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Clara IndustriesBOM:543435 64 Pretax Margin % is 16.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 38.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:543435 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹29.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Clara Industries ranks better than 92.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clara Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543435'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.18 Med: 38.72 Max: 47.34
Current: 17.18
BOM:543435's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.88% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.93
vs BOM:543435: 17.18
Clara Industries (BOM:543435) 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.
Clara Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Clara Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clara Industries'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:543435 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Clara Industries'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.
Clara Industries Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clara Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clara Industries'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.
Clara Industries (BOM:543435) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.73% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Clara Industries and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 38.72. Over the past decade, Clara Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 47.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #28 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Clara Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
Clara Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 16.73% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 38.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.18 to a high of 47.34. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.93. Clara Industries' value of 16.73% is 239.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #28 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clara Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clara Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #28 out of 393 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Clara Industries in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.93. Clara Industries' value of 16.73% is 239.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Clara Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 47.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.72 vs. the industry median of 4.93, Clara Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.93, based on 393 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. Clara Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 16.73% is 239.4% 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 Clara Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clara Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 16.73%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 38.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clara Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clara Industries (BOM:543435) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹29.00, compared to a current price of ₹35.00 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.73%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 38.72 and 239.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.93. Clara Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Clara Industries (BOM:543435), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.73% 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 Clara Industries (BOM:543435) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clara Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹35.00 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹29.00.
GuruFocus considers Clara Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543435:
Pretax Margin %: 16.73% (57% below median its 10-year median of 38.72)
GF Value™: ₹29.00 vs. price of ₹35.00 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 239.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#28 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clara Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of provide manufacturing of LDPE, HDPE, PP, BOPP, adhesive tapes and its related products & activities and manufacturers and traders of plastic bags, industrial packaging self adhesive tapes. printing and plain multilayered flexible packaging. manufacturer of pp plastic mats, twine and ropes.
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