Mercator (BOM:526235) Pretax Margin %: % (As of Mar. 2024)


BOM:526235 Mercator Ltd BOM:526235
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What is Mercator Pretax Margin %?

Mercator BOM:526235 4 Pretax Margin % is % as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates BOM:526235 with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Mercator's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹-2,232.28 Mil. Mercator's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹0.00 Mil. Therefore, Mercator's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was %.

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


BOM:526235's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Other Energy Sources industry.
Industry Median: 5.425
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Mercator  (BOM:526235) 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.

Mercator Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Mercator Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercator'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.

Mercator Pretax Margin % Chart

Mercator Annual Data
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Mercator Quarterly Data
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Mercator Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Mercator'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.

Mercator Pretax Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Mercator's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercator 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.

Mercator's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2024 )
=-2240.71/0
= %

Mercator's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2024 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2024 )
=-2232.28/0
= %

* 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 % mean?
Mercator (BOM:526235) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Mar. 2024. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mercator and its competitors.
Is Mercator's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mercator's current Pretax Margin % is %. Overall, Mercator has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercator's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
Mercator's Pretax Margin % of % can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.43. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 5.43, based on 130 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 Mercator and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercator's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercator stock overvalued right now?
Mercator (BOM:526235) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. Mercator's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Mercator (BOM:526235), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Mar. 2024. 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.

Mercator Business Description

Address Nariman Point, 83-87, 8th Floor, B-Wing, Mittal Tower, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 021
Mercator Ltd is an Indian company engaged in diversified business with interests in coal, oil & gas, shipping and dredging. The company operates a variety of shipping fleets including crude carriers, gas carriers, petroleum product carriers, and bulk carriers. It operates in single primary business segment of Water transport.
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