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The Phosphate CoBOM:542123 -1.18%71 Pretax Margin % is 3.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:542123 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹179.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, The Phosphate Co ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.
The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) 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.
The Phosphate Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Phosphate Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Phosphate Co'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:542123 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Phosphate Co'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.
The Phosphate Co Pretax Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Phosphate Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Phosphate Co'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.
The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.27% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Phosphate Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, The Phosphate Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is The Phosphate Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Phosphate Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.27% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 5.76. The Agriculture industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.38. The Phosphate Co's value of 3.27% is 48.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #149 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Phosphate Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Phosphate Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #149 out of 248 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Phosphate Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.38. The Phosphate Co's value of 3.27% is 48.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Phosphate Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 5.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 6.38, The Phosphate Co 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.38, based on 248 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. The Phosphate Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.27% is 48.7% 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 The Phosphate Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Phosphate Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.27%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Phosphate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹179.35, compared to a current price of ₹137.80 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.27%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 48.7% below the Agriculture industry median of 6.38. The Phosphate Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.27% as of Jun. 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹137.80 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹179.35.
GuruFocus considers The Phosphate Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542123:
Pretax Margin %: 3.27% (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: ₹179.35 vs. price of ₹137.80 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% below the Agriculture median (#149 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Phosphate Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and trading of farm inputs comprising of fertilizer, crop protection, specialty nutrients, acids and organic compost. The company is also engaged in the trading of acid. Its manufacturing unit is located at Rishra, West Bengal.
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