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National FittingsBOM:531289 -1.79%77 Pretax Margin % is 15.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates BOM:531289 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹164.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, National Fittings ranks better than 82.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Fittings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531289'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57 Med: 9.36 Max: 33.58
Current: 14.27
BOM:531289's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.72% of 1765
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs BOM:531289: 14.27
National Fittings (BOM:531289) 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 Fittings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
National Fittings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Fittings'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:531289 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Fittings'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 Fittings Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Fittings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Fittings'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 Fittings (BOM:531289) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Fittings and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 9.36. Over the past decade, National Fittings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.57 to 33.58. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #305 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is National Fittings' Pretax Margin % too high?
National Fittings' current Pretax Margin % of 15.93% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 33.58. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. National Fittings' value of 15.93% is 191.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #305 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Fittings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fittings' Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #305 out of 1765 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places National Fittings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. National Fittings' value of 15.93% is 191.2% above this benchmark. Historically, National Fittings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.57 to 33.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 5.47, National Fittings 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,765 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 Fittings's current Pretax Margin % of 15.93% is 191.2% 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 National Fittings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fittings's current Pretax Margin % is 15.93%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fittings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fittings (BOM:531289) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹164.94, compared to a current price of ₹164.50 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.93%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 191.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. National Fittings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Fittings (BOM:531289), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.93% 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 Fittings (BOM:531289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fittings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹164.50 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹164.94.
GuruFocus considers National Fittings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531289:
Pretax Margin %: 15.93% (70% above median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: ₹164.94 vs. price of ₹164.50 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 191.2% above the Construction median (#305 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Fittings Ltd is a manufacturer and sells SG Iron Grooved and Screwed Pipe Fittings, Stainless Pipe Fittings, and Ball Valves for industrial and non-industrial applications. It has only one reportable business segment, which is Manufacturing of Pipe Fittings. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from exports of its products to other countries and the rest from its customers within India.
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