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Prima IndustriesBOM:531246 -0.98%60 Pretax Margin % is 250.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1709% above its 10-year median of 13.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:531246 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹20.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Prima Industries ranks better than 98.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prima Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531246'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 13.86 Max: 59.68
Current: 57.26
BOM:531246's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.52% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.66
vs BOM:531246: 57.26
Prima Industries (BOM:531246) 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.
Prima Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Prima Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prima Industries'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:531246 vs KHC, GIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Prima Industries'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.
Prima Industries Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Prima Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prima Industries'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.
Prima Industries (BOM:531246) has a Pretax Margin % of 250.73% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Prima Industries and its competitors. This is 1709% above median its historical median of 13.86. Over the past decade, Prima Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 59.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #29 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Prima Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
Prima Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 250.73% is 1709% above median its 10-year median of 13.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 59.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. Prima Industries' value of 250.73% is 5280.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #29 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prima Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prima Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #29 out of 1953 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Prima Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. Prima Industries' value of 250.73% is 5280.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Prima Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 59.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.86 vs. the industry median of 4.66, Prima Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.66, based on 1,953 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. Prima Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 250.73% is 5280.5% 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 Prima Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prima Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 250.73%, which is 1709% above median its own 10-year median of 13.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prima Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Industries (BOM:531246) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.21, compared to a current price of ₹17.15 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 250.73%, which is 1709% above median its 10-year median of 13.86 and 5280.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.66. Prima Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Prima Industries (BOM:531246), the current Pretax Margin % is 250.73% 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 Prima Industries (BOM:531246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹17.15 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.21.
GuruFocus considers Prima Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531246:
Pretax Margin %: 250.73% (1709% above median its 10-year median of 13.86)
GF Value™: ₹20.21 vs. price of ₹17.15 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5280.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#29 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prima Industries Ltd is an edible oil refinery company based in India. The principal activities of the company are manufacturing, extracting, producing, refining, importing, exporting, trading, and distributing all kinds of extraction of edible oils, non-edible oils, animal Feeds, and refined oils. The company's core business activities are categorized into two key segments; Cattle Feed division and Oil Cake Processing division.
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