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Sirca Paints IndiaBOM:543686 +0.10%98 Pretax Margin % is 17.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 22.67. GuruFocus rates BOM:543686 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹571.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Sirca Paints India ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sirca Paints India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543686'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.75 Med: 22.67 Max: 33.12
Current: 17.68
BOM:543686's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.76% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs BOM:543686: 17.68
Sirca Paints India (BOM:543686) 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.
Sirca Paints India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sirca Paints India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sirca Paints India'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:543686 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sirca Paints India'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.
Sirca Paints India Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sirca Paints India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sirca Paints India'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.
Sirca Paints India (BOM:543686) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sirca Paints India and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 22.67. Over the past decade, Sirca Paints India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.75 to 33.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sirca Paints India ranks #209 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Sirca Paints India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sirca Paints India's current Pretax Margin % of 17.12% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 22.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.75 to a high of 33.12. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Sirca Paints India's value of 17.12% is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sirca Paints India ranks #209 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sirca Paints India has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sirca Paints India's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sirca Paints India ranks #209 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sirca Paints India in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Sirca Paints India's value of 17.12% is 220% above this benchmark. Historically, Sirca Paints India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.75 to 33.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.67 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Sirca Paints India 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,578 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. Sirca Paints India's current Pretax Margin % of 17.12% is 220% 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 Sirca Paints India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sirca Paints India's current Pretax Margin % is 17.12%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 22.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sirca Paints India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sirca Paints India (BOM:543686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹571.68, compared to a current price of ₹394.00 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.12%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 22.67 and 220% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Sirca Paints India's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sirca Paints India (BOM:543686), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.12% 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 Sirca Paints India (BOM:543686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sirca Paints India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹394.00 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹571.68.
GuruFocus considers Sirca Paints India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543686:
Pretax Margin %: 17.12% (24% below median its 10-year median of 22.67)
GF Value™: ₹571.68 vs. price of ₹394.00 (31.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Chemicals median (#209 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sirca Paints India Ltd is mainly engaged in the business of importing and distributing wood, glass, and metal coatings in India. The company has also started its production of wall paints, melamine products, N.C products, and economical P.U. products in technical collaboration with Sirca S.P.A., Italy. Its product range includes all PU products, stains, special effects, acrylic PU, polyester, wall paints, UV products, etc., which are sold under brands like Wembley, Oikos, Unico, and Sirca. The company currently operates in only one reportable business segment, Wood Coating Products.
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