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Contil IndiaBOM:531067 +1.48%73 Pretax Margin % is 7.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates BOM:531067 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹32.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Contil India ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Contil India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5.5 Mil. Contil India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹71.6 Mil. Therefore, Contil India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contil India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531067'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.59 Med: 4.56 Max: 10.27
Current: 9.57
BOM:531067's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.46% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs BOM:531067: 9.57
Contil India (BOM:531067) 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.
Contil India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Contil India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contil 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:531067 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Contil 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.
Contil India Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Contil India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contil 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.
Contil India (BOM:531067) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.63% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Contil India and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 4.56. Over the past decade, Contil India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.59 to 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Contil India ranks #39 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Contil India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Contil India's current Pretax Margin % of 7.63% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.59 to a high of 10.27. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Contil India's value of 7.63% is 155.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contil India ranks #39 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contil India has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contil India's Pretax Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Contil India ranks #39 out of 311 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Contil India in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Contil India's value of 7.63% is 155.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Contil India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.59 to 10.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Contil 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.99, based on 311 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. Contil India's current Pretax Margin % of 7.63% is 155.2% 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 Contil India and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contil India's current Pretax Margin % is 7.63%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contil India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contil India (BOM:531067) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹32.93, compared to a current price of ₹21.88 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.63%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 155.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.99. Contil India's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Contil India (BOM:531067), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.63% 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 Contil India (BOM:531067) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contil India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹21.88 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹32.93.
GuruFocus considers Contil India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531067:
Pretax Margin %: 7.63% (67% above median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: ₹32.93 vs. price of ₹21.88 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#39 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531067 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contil India Ltd is an Indian company operating as a Merchant exporter of high-quality premium pulses, spices, Flour, and other Food products, Beverages, and grocery items. The revenue from contracts with customers comes from the Export Market.
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