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Sarveshwar FoodsBOM:543688 +0.86%71 Pretax Margin % is 2.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates BOM:543688 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarveshwar Foods ranks worse than 57.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sarveshwar Foods's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543688'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 2.9 Max: 4.52
Current: 3.2
BOM:543688's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 57.16% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs BOM:543688: 3.20
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.
Sarveshwar Foods Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sarveshwar Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sarveshwar Foods'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:543688 vs KHC, GIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sarveshwar Foods'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.
Sarveshwar Foods Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sarveshwar Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarveshwar Foods'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.
Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sarveshwar Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Sarveshwar Foods' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.43 to 4.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1118 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Sarveshwar Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sarveshwar Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 2.72% is near median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 4.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Sarveshwar Foods' value of 2.72% is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1118 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarveshwar Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarveshwar Foods' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1118 out of 1956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sarveshwar Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Sarveshwar Foods' value of 2.72% is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sarveshwar Foods' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.43 to 4.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Sarveshwar Foods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.68, based on 1,956 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. Sarveshwar Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 2.72% is 41.9% 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 Sarveshwar Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarveshwar Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 2.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarveshwar Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7.29, compared to a current price of ₹3.51 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 41.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.68. Sarveshwar Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.72% 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 Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarveshwar Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.51 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7.29.
GuruFocus considers Sarveshwar Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543688:
Pretax Margin %: 2.72% (near median its 10-year median of 2.90)
GF Value™: ₹7.29 vs. price of ₹3.51 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1118 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543688 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarveshwar Foods Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of basmati and non-basmati rice products. Its portfolio includes a wide range of rice varieties such as white raw rice, steam rice, broken rice, brown rice, and parboiled rice. The company also offers organic rice and other organic food products under its brand Nimbark. Operations are centered in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on traditional sourcing and modern processing techniques to preserve the natural flavor and aroma of the rice. Sarveshwar markets its products both domestically and internationally, generating revenue through branded and unbranded rice sales in various packaging sizes.
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