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The Shipping of IndiaBOM:523598 -0.19%65 Pretax Margin % is 27.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 13.37. GuruFocus rates BOM:523598 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Transportation companies, The Shipping of India ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Shipping of India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:523598'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 13.37 Max: 24.62
Current: 24.62
BOM:523598's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.2% of 1000
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs BOM:523598: 24.62
The Shipping of India (BOM:523598) 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.
The Shipping of India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Shipping of India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, The Shipping of India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India (BOM:523598) has a Pretax Margin % of 27.46% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Shipping of India and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #148 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is The Shipping of India's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Shipping of India's current Pretax Margin % of 27.46% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 13.37. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. The Shipping of India's value of 27.46% is 306.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #148 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Shipping of India has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Shipping of India's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #148 out of 1000 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Shipping of India in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. The Shipping of India's value of 27.46% is 306.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.37 vs. the industry median of 6.76, The Shipping of India 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.76, based on 1,000 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. The Shipping of India's current Pretax Margin % of 27.46% is 306.2% 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 The Shipping of India and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Shipping of India's current Pretax Margin % is 27.46%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 13.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Shipping of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India (BOM:523598) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.21, compared to a current price of ₹285.85 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 27.46%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 13.37 and 306.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.76. The Shipping of India's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 The Shipping of India (BOM:523598), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.46% 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 The Shipping of India (BOM:523598) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹285.85 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.21.
GuruFocus considers The Shipping of India to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:523598:
Pretax Margin %: 27.46% (105% above median its 10-year median of 13.37)
GF Value™: ₹229.21 vs. price of ₹285.85 (24.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.2% above the Transportation median (#148 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Shipping Corp of India Ltd is engaged in the sea and coastal freight water transport business. The company's segments include Liner, Bulk, Tanker, Technical and Offshore service, and others. Its Liner segment includes break-bulk, container transport, passenger, and research vessels. The Bulk segment consists of dry bulk carriers. The tankers segment that derives the majority revenue comprises of crude and product carriers, gas carriers, and phosphoric acid carriers. The company's Technical and Offshore services segment covers owned offshore vessels and the other segment incorporates income earned from the maritime training institute. Its business operations are confined only to India.
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