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Creative CastingsBOM:539527 -0.85%83 Pretax Margin % is 15.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 12.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:539527 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹699.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Creative Castings ranks better than 86.93% 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.
Creative Castings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Creative Castings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Castings'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:539527 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Creative Castings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings (BOM:539527) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Creative Castings and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 12.87. Over the past decade, Creative Castings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #80 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Creative Castings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Creative Castings' current Pretax Margin % of 15.36% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.52 to a high of 14.49. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.73. Creative Castings' value of 15.36% is 462.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #80 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Castings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Castings' Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #80 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Creative Castings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.73. Creative Castings' value of 15.36% is 462.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Creative Castings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.87 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Creative Castings 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.73, based on 612 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. Creative Castings's current Pretax Margin % of 15.36% is 462.6% 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 Creative Castings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Castings's current Pretax Margin % is 15.36%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings (BOM:539527) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹699.12, compared to a current price of ₹598.35 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.36%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.87 and 462.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.73. Creative Castings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.36% 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹598.35 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹699.12.
GuruFocus considers Creative Castings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539527:
Pretax Margin %: 15.36% (19% above median its 10-year median of 12.87)
GF Value™: ₹699.12 vs. price of ₹598.35 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 462.6% above the Steel median (#80 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Castings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and exporting steel and alloy steel investment casting. The company manufactures both ferrous and non-ferrous castings. It is also engaged in generating power from wind energy. The company's operating segment includes Castings and Wind Turbine Power Generation. It derives maximum revenue from the Investment Castings segment. Geographically, it generates a majority of revenue from Overseas. The company serves the pump and valve industries, oil and refineries, general engineering, electrical engineering, fire control equipment, medical implants, agricultural machinery, defense industries, etc.
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