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Kama HoldingsBOM:532468 -0.28%73 Pretax Margin % is 16.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.07. GuruFocus rates BOM:532468 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,014.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Conglomerates companies, Kama Holdings ranks better than 76.77% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kama Holdings's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,605 Mil. Kama Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹45,663 Mil. Therefore, Kama Holdings's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kama Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532468'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.52 Med: 14.07 Max: 20.89
Current: 14.89
BOM:532468's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.77% of 551
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs BOM:532468: 14.89
Kama Holdings (BOM:532468) 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.
Kama Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kama Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kama Holdings'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:532468 vs HON, MMM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kama Holdings'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.
Kama Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kama Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kama Holdings'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.
Kama Holdings (BOM:532468) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.66% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kama Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.07. Over the past decade, Kama Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 20.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kama Holdings ranks #128 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Kama Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kama Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 16.66% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.52 to a high of 20.89. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.45. Kama Holdings' value of 16.66% is 158.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kama Holdings ranks #128 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kama Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kama Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kama Holdings ranks #128 out of 551 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kama Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.45. Kama Holdings' value of 16.66% is 158.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kama Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 20.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.07 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Kama Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.45, based on 551 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. Kama Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 16.66% is 158.3% 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 Kama Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kama Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 16.66%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kama Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kama Holdings (BOM:532468) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,014.65, compared to a current price of ₹2,605.15 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.66%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.07 and 158.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.45. Kama Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Kama Holdings (BOM:532468), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.66% 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 Kama Holdings (BOM:532468) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kama Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,605.15 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,014.65.
GuruFocus considers Kama Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532468:
Pretax Margin %: 16.66% (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.07)
GF Value™: ₹3,014.65 vs. price of ₹2,605.15 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.3% above the Conglomerates median (#128 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kama Holdings Ltd is a holding company. The company's operating segment includes the Technical textiles business, Chemicals business, Packaging film business, and Others. The Technical textiles business segment includes nylon tire cord fabric, belting fabric, coated fabric, laminated fabric, polyester tire cord fabric, and industrial yarns, and its research and development. The Chemicals business segment includes refrigerant gases, industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, fluorochemicals & allied products, and its research and development. The Chemicals business that derives the majority of its revenue.
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