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Paul MerchantsBOM:539113 +0.15%62 Pretax Margin % is 1.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:539113 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹375.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, Paul Merchants ranks worse than 71.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paul Merchants's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539113'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.33 Med: 0.58 Max: 1.46
Current: 0.9
BOM:539113's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 71.01% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.77
vs BOM:539113: 0.90
Paul Merchants (BOM:539113) 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.
Paul Merchants Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Paul Merchants Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paul Merchants'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:539113 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Paul Merchants'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.
Paul Merchants Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Paul Merchants's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paul Merchants'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.
Paul Merchants (BOM:539113) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.32% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Paul Merchants and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #551 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Paul Merchants' Pretax Margin % too high?
Paul Merchants' current Pretax Margin % of 1.32% is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.77. Paul Merchants' value of 1.32% is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #551 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paul Merchants has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paul Merchants' Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #551 out of 776 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Paul Merchants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.77. Paul Merchants' value of 1.32% is 93.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Paul Merchants 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.77, based on 776 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. Paul Merchants's current Pretax Margin % of 1.32% is 93.6% 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 Paul Merchants and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paul Merchants's current Pretax Margin % is 1.32%, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paul Merchants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants (BOM:539113) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹375.35, compared to a current price of ₹475.75 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.32%, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 93.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 20.77. Paul Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Paul Merchants (BOM:539113), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.32% 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 Paul Merchants (BOM:539113) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹475.75 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹375.35.
GuruFocus considers Paul Merchants to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539113:
Pretax Margin %: 1.32% (128% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: ₹375.35 vs. price of ₹475.75 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% below the Capital Markets median (#551 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539113 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paul Merchants Ltd offers financial services. The company provides foreign exchange, business payment solutions, tours and travels, ticketing, wealth management services, and gold loans. The company's business segments include Forex, Travels, and Others. The company derives key revenue from the Forex segment.
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