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Alfa Ica (India)BOM:530973 -1.54%63 Pretax Margin % is 3.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:530973 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Alfa Ica (India) ranks worse than 55.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Ica (India)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530973'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.45 Med: 3 Max: 3.56
Current: 2.94
BOM:530973's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.35% of 430
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs BOM:530973: 2.94
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.
Alfa Ica (India) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Alfa Ica (India) Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Ica (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:530973 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Alfa Ica (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.
Alfa Ica (India) Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alfa Ica (India)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Ica (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.
Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.02% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Alfa Ica (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Alfa Ica (India)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #238 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Alfa Ica (India)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Alfa Ica (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 3.02% is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.45 to a high of 3.56. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. Alfa Ica (India)'s value of 3.02% is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #238 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Ica (India) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Ica (India)'s Pretax Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #238 out of 430 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Alfa Ica (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. Alfa Ica (India)'s value of 3.02% is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Ica (India)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Alfa Ica (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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.50, based on 430 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. Alfa Ica (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 3.02% is 13.7% 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 Alfa Ica (India) and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Ica (India)'s current Pretax Margin % is 3.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Ica (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.29, compared to a current price of ₹79.75 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 13.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.50. Alfa Ica (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.02% 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 Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Ica (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹79.75 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.29.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Ica (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530973:
Pretax Margin %: 3.02% (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: ₹92.29 vs. price of ₹79.75 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#238 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Ica (India) Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the process of manufacturing High-Pressure Laminate Sheets and Compacts, which are available in different colors, designs, and textures. The Laminate sheets are used for various applications in areas including Furniture Covering, Wall Paneling, Partitions, Door Covering, and Shower Panels. It generates revenue from Decorative laminates. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from its customers located outside India.
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