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Unison MetalsBOM:538610 +3.08%65 Pretax Margin % is 1.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates BOM:538610 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Steel companies, Unison Metals ranks worse than 54.98% on this metric.
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.
Unison Metals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Unison Metals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unison Metals'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:538610 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Unison Metals'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.
Unison Metals Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Unison Metals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unison Metals'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.
Unison Metals (BOM:538610) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.01% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Unison Metals and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Unison Metals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.61 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #337 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Unison Metals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Unison Metals' current Pretax Margin % of 1.01% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.13. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.70. Unison Metals' value of 1.01% is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #337 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unison Metals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unison Metals' Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #337 out of 613 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Unison Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.70. Unison Metals' value of 1.01% is 62.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Unison Metals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.61 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Unison Metals 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 2.70, based on 613 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. Unison Metals's current Pretax Margin % of 1.01% is 62.6% 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 Unison Metals and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unison Metals's current Pretax Margin % is 1.01%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unison Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unison Metals (BOM:538610) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.62, compared to a current price of ₹0.69 — trading 73.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.01%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 62.6% below the Steel industry median of 2.70. Unison Metals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Unison Metals (BOM:538610), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.01% 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 Unison Metals (BOM:538610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unison Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.69 is trading 73.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.62.
GuruFocus considers Unison Metals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538610:
Pretax Margin %: 1.01% (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: ₹2.62 vs. price of ₹0.69 (73.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Steel median (#337 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unison Metals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of all kinds and forms of steel and Ceramic glaze mixture. The company manufactures hot and cold-rolled stainless steel sheets and stainless steel patta for a range of industrial applications. Its products include Serveware; Storage ware; S.S. Cookware, Ingots, Dinner Sets, Ceramic Glaze, Unilock Airlight, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of C.R.Patta. The Company's main business activity is trading and Manufacturing Steel Patta and Ceramics Products.
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