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Basant Agro-Tech IndiaBOM:524687 -4.90%63 Pretax Margin % is 3.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:524687 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹22.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Basant Agro-Tech India ranks worse than 70.56% on this metric.
Basant Agro-Tech India (BOM:524687) 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.
Basant Agro-Tech India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Basant Agro-Tech India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basant Agro-Tech 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.
BOM:524687 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Basant Agro-Tech 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.
Basant Agro-Tech India Pretax Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Basant Agro-Tech India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basant Agro-Tech 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.
Basant Agro-Tech India (BOM:524687) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Basant Agro-Tech India and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Basant Agro-Tech India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 4.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Basant Agro-Tech India ranks #175 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Basant Agro-Tech India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Basant Agro-Tech India's current Pretax Margin % of 3.07% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 4.71. The Agriculture industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. Basant Agro-Tech India's value of 3.07% is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basant Agro-Tech India ranks #175 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Basant Agro-Tech India has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basant Agro-Tech India's Pretax Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Basant Agro-Tech India ranks #175 out of 248 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Basant Agro-Tech India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. Basant Agro-Tech India's value of 3.07% is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Basant Agro-Tech India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 4.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 6.32, Basant Agro-Tech India has consistently been below 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 Agriculture company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.32, based on 248 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. Basant Agro-Tech India's current Pretax Margin % of 3.07% is 51.4% below 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 Basant Agro-Tech India and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basant Agro-Tech India's current Pretax Margin % is 3.07%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basant Agro-Tech India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basant Agro-Tech India (BOM:524687) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹22.86, compared to a current price of ₹12.24 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.07%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 51.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 6.32. Basant Agro-Tech India's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Basant Agro-Tech India (BOM:524687), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.07% 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 Basant Agro-Tech India (BOM:524687) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basant Agro-Tech India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.24 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹22.86.
GuruFocus considers Basant Agro-Tech India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:524687:
Pretax Margin %: 3.07% (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: ₹22.86 vs. price of ₹12.24 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Agriculture median (#175 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524687 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Basant Agro-Tech India Ltd is an India based company engaged in the manufacturing of SSP fertilizers, hybrid seeds, and NPK mixture granulated fertilizers. The company manufactures and distributes single superphosphate, secondary nutrient, and quality seed under Krishi Sanjivani brand name. The group is also engaged in the business of generating power through a wind turbine and operating and maintaining warehousing and cold storage facilities. The operating segments of the company are Seeds, Fertilizers, LABSA and Others. The fertilizer segment contributes to the majority of the revenue.
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