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Magna Electro CastingsBOM:517449 +0.58%76 Pretax Margin % is 8.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 12.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:517449 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹962.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Magna Electro Castings ranks better than 75.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magna Electro Castings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:517449'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25 Med: 12.04 Max: 17.59
Current: 12.82
BOM:517449's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.87% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.805
vs BOM:517449: 12.82
Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Magna Electro Castings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Magna Electro Castings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magna Electro Castings's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:517449 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Magna Electro Castings's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Magna Electro Castings Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Magna Electro Castings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magna Electro Castings's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.69% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Magna Electro Castings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 12.04. Over the past decade, Magna Electro Castings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.25 to 17.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #731 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Magna Electro Castings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Magna Electro Castings' current Pretax Margin % of 8.69% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 12.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 17.59. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Magna Electro Castings' value of 8.69% is 49.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #731 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magna Electro Castings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna Electro Castings' Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #731 out of 3030 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Magna Electro Castings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Magna Electro Castings' value of 8.69% is 49.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Magna Electro Castings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.25 to 17.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.04 vs. the industry median of 5.81, Magna Electro Castings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.81, based on 3,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Magna Electro Castings's current Pretax Margin % of 8.69% is 49.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Magna Electro Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magna Electro Castings's current Pretax Margin % is 8.69%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 12.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna Electro Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹962.46, compared to a current price of ₹1,206.90 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.69%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 12.04 and 49.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.81. Magna Electro Castings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna Electro Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,206.90 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹962.46.
GuruFocus considers Magna Electro Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:517449:
Pretax Margin %: 8.69% (28% below median its 10-year median of 12.04)
GF Value™: ₹962.46 vs. price of ₹1,206.90 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% above the Industrial Products median (#731 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magna Electro Castings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying ferrous components in small and medium volumes. The company specializes in the manufacture of Ductile Iron and Gray Iron castings including Grey Iron, SG (spheroidal graphite) iron, and other iron alloy castings-machined and unmachined steel components. The company also produces fully machined components. The company has the following divisions; the Foundry division; the Wind Energy Generation division; and the Solar Energy division. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Foundry division.
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