Solitaire Machine ToolsBOM:522152 +2.70%75 Pretax Margin % is 12.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 11.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:522152 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Solitaire Machine Tools ranks better than 67.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solitaire Machine Tools's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:522152'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.42 Med: 11.55 Max: 17.55
Current: 10.06
BOM:522152's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.06% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs BOM:522152: 10.06
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.
Solitaire Machine Tools Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Solitaire Machine Tools Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:522152 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Solitaire Machine Tools'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.
Solitaire Machine Tools Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Solitaire Machine Tools's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solitaire Machine Tools'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.
Solitaire Machine Tools (BOM:522152) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.20% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Solitaire Machine Tools and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, Solitaire Machine Tools' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 17.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Solitaire Machine Tools ranks #997 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Solitaire Machine Tools' Pretax Margin % too high?
Solitaire Machine Tools' current Pretax Margin % of 12.20% is near median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.42 to a high of 17.55. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Solitaire Machine Tools' value of 12.20% is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solitaire Machine Tools ranks #997 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solitaire Machine Tools has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solitaire Machine Tools' Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Solitaire Machine Tools ranks #997 out of 3027 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Solitaire Machine Tools in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Solitaire Machine Tools' value of 12.20% is 109.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Solitaire Machine Tools' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 17.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Solitaire Machine Tools 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 5.82, based on 3,027 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. Solitaire Machine Tools's current Pretax Margin % of 12.20% is 109.6% 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 Solitaire Machine Tools and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solitaire Machine Tools's current Pretax Margin % is 12.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solitaire Machine Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitaire Machine Tools (BOM:522152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.17, compared to a current price of ₹89.00 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 109.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Solitaire Machine Tools' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Solitaire Machine Tools (BOM:522152), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.20% 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 Solitaire Machine Tools (BOM:522152) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitaire Machine Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹89.00 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.17.
GuruFocus considers Solitaire Machine Tools to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:522152:
Pretax Margin %: 12.20% (near median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: ₹91.17 vs. price of ₹89.00 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.6% above the Industrial Products median (#997 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:522152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd manufactures precision centerless grinders. The company has one reportable segment namely Machine Tools that includes Centerless Grinding Machine. The company also provides remanufacturing and CNC retrofitting services for grinders. Its centerless grinders are used in the industry like an automobile, automobile ancillaries, textiles machinery, steel industry, and bearing industry.
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