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Metal Coatings (India)BOM:531810 +0.14%72 Pretax Margin % is 0.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates BOM:531810 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹75.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Metal Coatings (India) ranks worse than 54.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Coatings (India)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531810'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92 Med: 2.7 Max: 3.65
Current: 2.14
BOM:531810's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.17% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs BOM:531810: 2.14
Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) 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.
Metal Coatings (India) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Metal Coatings (India) Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Coatings (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:531810 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Metal Coatings (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.
Metal Coatings (India) Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Coatings (India)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Coatings (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.
Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.81% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Metal Coatings (India) and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, Metal Coatings (India)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #331 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Metal Coatings (India)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Metal Coatings (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 0.81% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 3.65. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Metal Coatings (India)'s value of 0.81% is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #331 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metal Coatings (India) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Coatings (India)'s Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #331 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Metal Coatings (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Metal Coatings (India)'s value of 0.81% is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Metal Coatings (India)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 3.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Metal Coatings (India) 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Metal Coatings (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 0.81% is 68.6% 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 Metal Coatings (India) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Coatings (India)'s current Pretax Margin % is 0.81%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Coatings (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹75.88, compared to a current price of ₹50.07 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.81%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 68.6% below the Steel industry median of 2.58. Metal Coatings (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.81% 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 Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Coatings (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹50.07 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹75.88.
GuruFocus considers Metal Coatings (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531810:
Pretax Margin %: 0.81% (70% below median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: ₹75.88 vs. price of ₹50.07 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Steel median (#331 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531810 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Coatings (India) Ltd is an Indian based company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel products. The company operates in single segment, i.e. iron & steel. Its products include cold rolled steel strips, hot rolled pickled oiled coils/strips, cold rolled flat wire strips, and galvanized wire and galvanized strips. These products are used by a wide range of user industries such as auto component, white goods and electrical equipment, and others.
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