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The historical rank and industry rank for National Plastic Technologies's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531287'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 3.55 Max: 4.35
Current: 4.05
BOM:531287's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.45% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs BOM:531287: 4.05
National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) 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.
National Plastic Technologies Pretax Margin % Related Terms
National Plastic Technologies 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.
National Plastic Technologies Pretax Margin % Chart
BOM:531287 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, National Plastic Technologies'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.
National Plastic Technologies Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, National Plastic Technologies's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Plastic Technologies'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.
National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Plastic Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, National Plastic Technologies' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.18 to 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #875 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is National Plastic Technologies' Pretax Margin % too high?
National Plastic Technologies' current Pretax Margin % of 3.53% is near median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 4.35. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. National Plastic Technologies' value of 3.53% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #875 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Plastic Technologies has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Plastic Technologies' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #875 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places National Plastic Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. National Plastic Technologies' value of 3.53% is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, National Plastic Technologies' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.18 to 4.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 5.35, National Plastic Technologies 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,578 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. National Plastic Technologies's current Pretax Margin % of 3.53% is 34% 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 National Plastic Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Plastic Technologies's current Pretax Margin % is 3.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Plastic Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹347.56, compared to a current price of ₹227.80 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 34% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. National Plastic Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.53% 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹227.80 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹347.56.
GuruFocus considers National Plastic Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531287:
Pretax Margin %: 3.53% (near median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: ₹347.56 vs. price of ₹227.80 (34.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Chemicals median (#875 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Plastic Technologies Business Description
National Plastic Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic molded components. The company operates through single segments namely Injection molded plastic products. The company has four production plants situated in the state of Tamil Nadu (Guindy, Irrungattukottai (SIPCOT)), Himachal Pradesh (Sirmour), and in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The company caters to various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, Packaging, and information technology peripherals sectors.
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