Multibase IndiaBOM:526169 -0.56%72 Pretax Margin % is 14.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 20.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:526169 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹238.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Multibase India ranks better than 90.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Multibase India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526169'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.81 Med: 20.38 Max: 27.84
Current: 20.94
BOM:526169's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 90.94% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs BOM:526169: 20.94
Multibase India (BOM:526169) 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.
Multibase India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Multibase India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Multibase 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:526169 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Multibase 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.
Multibase India Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Multibase India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Multibase 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.
Multibase India (BOM:526169) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Multibase India and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 20.38. Over the past decade, Multibase India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.81 to 27.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Multibase India ranks #143 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Multibase India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Multibase India's current Pretax Margin % of 14.56% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.81 to a high of 27.84. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Multibase India's value of 14.56% is 173.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Multibase India ranks #143 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Multibase India has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multibase India's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Multibase India ranks #143 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Multibase India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Multibase India's value of 14.56% is 173.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Multibase India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.81 to 27.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.38 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Multibase 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. Multibase India's current Pretax Margin % of 14.56% is 173.2% 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 Multibase India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Multibase India's current Pretax Margin % is 14.56%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 20.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multibase India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multibase India (BOM:526169) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹238.43, compared to a current price of ₹178.95 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.56%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.38 and 173.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Multibase India's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Multibase India (BOM:526169), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.56% 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 Multibase India (BOM:526169) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multibase India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹178.95 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹238.43.
GuruFocus considers Multibase India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526169:
Pretax Margin %: 14.56% (29% below median its 10-year median of 20.38)
GF Value™: ₹238.43 vs. price of ₹178.95 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.2% above the Chemicals median (#143 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Multibase India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of Polypropylene Compound, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Silicon Master Batch, and Thermoplastic Master Batch. Its products include TPSiV Multiflex, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Siloxane Masterbatch, and Multipro. The company increased its presence in the Automotive and Silicon-based thermoplastics segment. It generates maximum revenue from India and also operates outside India.
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