Starcom Information Technology (BOM:531616) Pretax Margin %: -207.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:531616 Starcom Information Technology Ltd BOM:531616
41 GF Score
Price ₹88.49
GF Value ₹59.91
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What is Starcom Information Technology Pretax Margin %?

Starcom Information Technology BOM:531616 41 Pretax Margin % is -207.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:531616 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹59.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,832 Software companies, Starcom Information Technology ranks worse than 93.47% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Starcom Information Technology's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-14.55 Mil. Starcom Information Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.01 Mil. Therefore, Starcom Information Technology's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -207.66%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531616' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -354.28   Med: -103.15   Max: 1.09
Current: -344.53


BOM:531616's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
93.47% of 2832 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.605 vs BOM:531616: -344.53

Starcom Information Technology  (BOM:531616) 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.


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Starcom Information Technology Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starcom Information Technology'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.

Starcom Information Technology Pretax Margin % Chart

Starcom Information Technology Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -163.62 -274.68 -354.28 -168.03 -344.53

Starcom Information Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -217.84 -558.98 -250.92 -583.21 -207.66

BOM:531616 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Starcom Information Technology'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.


Starcom Information Technology Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Starcom Information Technology Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-61.964/17.985
=-344.53 %

Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-14.549/7.006
=-207.66 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -207.66% mean?
Starcom Information Technology (BOM:531616) has a Pretax Margin % of -207.66% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Starcom Information Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcom Information Technology ranks #2647 out of 2832 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin % too high?
Starcom Information Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -207.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Starcom Information Technology ranks #2647 out of 2832 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starcom Information Technology has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcom Information Technology's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Starcom Information Technology ranks #2647 out of 2832 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Starcom Information Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.61. 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.61, based on 2,832 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. 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 Starcom Information Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starcom Information Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -207.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcom Information Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcom Information Technology (BOM:531616) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹59.91, compared to a current price of ₹88.49 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -207.66%. Starcom Information Technology's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Starcom Information Technology (BOM:531616), the current Pretax Margin % is -207.66% 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 Starcom Information Technology (BOM:531616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcom Information Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹88.49 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹59.91. GuruFocus considers Starcom Information Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531616:

  • Pretax Margin %: -207.66%
  • GF Value™: ₹59.91 vs. price of ₹88.49 (47.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Starcom Information Technology Business Description

Address St. Marks Road, 73/1, Sheriff Centre, 5th Floor, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560001
Starcom Information Technology Ltd is an IP-driven solution provider in the data quality, business intelligence, and data analytics space. Through its platforms such as Star360, StarDQ, and StarBI, it enables enterprises to: integrate data across cloud and traditional systems in real time; create a comprehensive view of customers and business operations; and leverage analytics, AI/ML, and automation for improved sales, service, compliance, and decision-making. The company's operating segments are Test, Measurement, and Embedded Solutions for the Educational sector, which generates maximum revenue; and Data Quality, Statistical, and Analytics Software.
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