Cochin ShipyardBOM:540678 +0.81%93 Pretax Margin % is 27.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 24.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:540678 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,703.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cochin Shipyard ranks better than 84.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cochin Shipyard's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540678'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.05 Med: 24.83 Max: 29.11
Current: 19.89
BOM:540678's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.86% of 350
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.09
vs BOM:540678: 19.89
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.
Cochin Shipyard Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cochin Shipyard Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cochin Shipyard'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:540678 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cochin Shipyard'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.
Cochin Shipyard Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cochin Shipyard's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cochin Shipyard'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.
Cochin Shipyard (BOM:540678) has a Pretax Margin % of 27.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cochin Shipyard and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.83. Over the past decade, Cochin Shipyard's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.05 to 29.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Cochin Shipyard ranks #53 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Cochin Shipyard's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cochin Shipyard's current Pretax Margin % of 27.12% is near median its 10-year median of 24.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.05 to a high of 29.11. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.09. Cochin Shipyard's value of 27.12% is 345.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cochin Shipyard ranks #53 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cochin Shipyard has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cochin Shipyard's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cochin Shipyard ranks #53 out of 350 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cochin Shipyard in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.09. Cochin Shipyard's value of 27.12% is 345.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cochin Shipyard's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.05 to 29.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.83 vs. the industry median of 6.09, Cochin Shipyard 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.09, based on 350 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. Cochin Shipyard's current Pretax Margin % of 27.12% is 345.3% 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 Cochin Shipyard and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cochin Shipyard's current Pretax Margin % is 27.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cochin Shipyard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochin Shipyard (BOM:540678) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,703.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,418.00 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 27.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.83 and 345.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.09. Cochin Shipyard's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Cochin Shipyard (BOM:540678), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.12% 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 Cochin Shipyard (BOM:540678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochin Shipyard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,418.00 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,703.59.
GuruFocus considers Cochin Shipyard to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540678:
Pretax Margin %: 27.12% (near median its 10-year median of 24.83)
GF Value™: ₹1,703.59 vs. price of ₹1,418.00 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 345.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#53 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the business activities of Shipbuilding and Ship repair. The company has two operating segments, namely, Shipbuilding and Repair of Ships/Offshore Structures. It generates maximum revenue from the Shipbuilding segment. The Shipbuilding segment offers products such as Oil Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Electric Passenger Ferries, Pax Vessels, Tugs, Aircraft Carriers, Pollution Control Vessels, and many more. The Ship repair segment includes maintenance and repair of all types of vessels including Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Aircraft Carriers, Defense Vessels, and all kinds of Commercial and Specialized vessels.
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