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Competent Automobiles CoBOM:531041 +4.19%74 Pretax Margin % is 1.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:531041 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹575.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Competent Automobiles Co ranks worse than 71.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Competent Automobiles Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531041'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 1.99 Max: 8.12
Current: 1.17
BOM:531041's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 71.23% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs BOM:531041: 1.17
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) 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.
Competent Automobiles Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Competent Automobiles Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:531041 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Competent Automobiles Co'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.
Competent Automobiles Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Competent Automobiles Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Competent Automobiles Co'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.
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.99% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Competent Automobiles Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #941 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Competent Automobiles Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Competent Automobiles Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.99% is near median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 8.12. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 1.99% is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #941 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Competent Automobiles Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Competent Automobiles Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #941 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Competent Automobiles Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 1.99% is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Competent Automobiles Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 8.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Competent Automobiles Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,321 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. Competent Automobiles Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.99% is 55.3% 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Competent Automobiles Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Competent Automobiles Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹575.68, compared to a current price of ₹388.95 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 55.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. Competent Automobiles Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.99% 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹388.95 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹575.68.
GuruFocus considers Competent Automobiles Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531041:
Pretax Margin %: 1.99% (near median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: ₹575.68 vs. price of ₹388.95 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#941 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Competent Automobiles Co Ltd is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealership across different regions in India. It is mainly in the business of trading and servicing of Maruti Suzuki vehicles. The company operates in two segments, the Showroom segment and the Services & Spares segment. It receives maximum revenue from the Showroom segment, which deals with the purchase and sale of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
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