Accel (BOM:517494) Pretax Margin %: -0.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:517494 Accel Ltd BOM:517494
67 GF Score
Price ₹12.78
GF Value ₹20.96
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What is Accel Pretax Margin %?

Accel BOM:517494 -0.08% 67 Pretax Margin % is -0.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:517494 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹20.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,826 Software companies, Accel ranks worse than 57.04% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Accel's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2 Mil. Accel's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹413 Mil. Therefore, Accel's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Accel's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:517494' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.53   Med: 2.66   Max: 73.84
Current: 0.97


BOM:517494's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
57.04% of 2826 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.59 vs BOM:517494: 0.97

Accel  (BOM:517494) 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.


Accel Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Accel Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel'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.

Accel Pretax Margin % Chart

Accel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.37 5.40 2.76 2.56 0.97

Accel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.54 4.12 0.78 -0.37 -0.50

BOM:517494 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accel'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.


Accel Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Accel's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Accel Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Accel's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=15.887/1643.288
=0.97 %

Accel's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.084/413.365
=-0.50 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -0.50% mean?
Accel (BOM:517494) has a Pretax Margin % of -0.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Accel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel ranks #1612 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Accel's Pretax Margin % too high?
Accel's current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Accel ranks #1612 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accel ranks #1612 out of 2826 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Accel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. 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 a Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.59, based on 2,826 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. 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 Accel and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel's current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel (BOM:517494) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.96, compared to a current price of ₹12.78 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. Accel's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Accel (BOM:517494), the current Pretax Margin % is -0.50% 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 Accel (BOM:517494) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹12.78 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.96. GuruFocus considers Accel to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:517494:

  • Pretax Margin %: -0.50%
  • GF Value™: ₹20.96 vs. price of ₹12.78 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517494 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Accel Business Description

Address No.178, Valluvarkottam High Road, SFI Complex, 3rd Floor, Nungambakkam, Chennai, TN, IND, 600034
Accel Ltd mainly offers turnkey Information Technology services, helping its customers with digital transformation. It offers a wide range of services that include IT Infrastructure Management services, Warranty Management Services, Software Integration, Network design and implementation, Managed Print Services, Cybersecurity, and Software Services, among others, with its presence in both domestic and international markets. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is also engaged in Animation, Engineering, Real Estate, and Academic businesses. The group's operating segments are IT Services, which generate maximum revenue, Media Services, and Realty. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in India, and the rest from other markets.
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