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Shankara Building ProductsBOM:540425 +0.29%44 Pretax Margin % is 3.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:540425 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹50.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shankara Building Products ranks worse than 60.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shankara Building Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540425'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.97 Max: 4.59
Current: 1.84
BOM:540425's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.8% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.13
vs BOM:540425: 1.84
Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) 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.
Shankara Building Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shankara Building Products Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:540425 vs HD, LOW, FND: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Shankara Building Products'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.
Shankara Building Products Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shankara Building Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shankara Building Products'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.
Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shankara Building Products and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Shankara Building Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #684 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Shankara Building Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Shankara Building Products' current Pretax Margin % of 3.13% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 4.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.13. Shankara Building Products' value of 3.13% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #684 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shankara Building Products has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shankara Building Products' Pretax Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #684 out of 1125 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shankara Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.13. Shankara Building Products' value of 3.13% is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Shankara Building Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Shankara Building Products has consistently been at 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.13, based on 1,125 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. Shankara Building Products's current Pretax Margin % of 3.13% is 0% at 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 Shankara Building Products and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shankara Building Products's current Pretax Margin % is 3.13%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shankara Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹50.14, compared to a current price of ₹136.80 — trading 172.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.13%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 0% at the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.13. Shankara Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.13% 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 Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankara Building Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹136.80 is trading 172.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹50.14.
GuruFocus considers Shankara Building Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540425:
Pretax Margin %: 3.13% (59% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: ₹50.14 vs. price of ₹136.80 (172.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Retail - Cyclical median (#684 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shankara Building Products Ltd is an organised retailer of home improvement and building products in India. The company's operating segments include Retail, Channel and Enterprise. It generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. The Retail segment offers construction materials, plumbing and sanitaryware, flooring, electrical items, and interior-exterior finishing. Its In-house brands include Taurus; Loha; Prince; Century Roof; Ganga and Ganga Gold and Prince Scaffolding.
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