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Cosmic CRFBOM:543928 -4.12%61 Pretax Margin % is 7.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 7.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:543928 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,987.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Cosmic CRF ranks better than 55.84% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cosmic CRF's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹306 Mil. Cosmic CRF's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,121 Mil. Therefore, Cosmic CRF's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosmic CRF's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543928'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.2 Med: 7.88 Max: 9.23
Current: 8.62
BOM:543928's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.84% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs BOM:543928: 8.62
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.
Cosmic CRF Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cosmic CRF Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosmic CRF'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:543928 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Cosmic CRF'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.
Cosmic CRF Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cosmic CRF's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosmic CRF'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.
Cosmic CRF (BOM:543928) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cosmic CRF and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.88. Over the past decade, Cosmic CRF's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.20 to 9.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosmic CRF ranks #442 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Cosmic CRF's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cosmic CRF's current Pretax Margin % of 7.44% is near median its 10-year median of 7.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.20 to a high of 9.23. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Cosmic CRF's value of 7.44% is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosmic CRF ranks #442 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosmic CRF has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosmic CRF's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cosmic CRF ranks #442 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Cosmic CRF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Cosmic CRF's value of 7.44% is 10.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosmic CRF's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.20 to 9.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.88 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Cosmic CRF 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,001 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. Cosmic CRF's current Pretax Margin % of 7.44% is 10.2% 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 Cosmic CRF and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosmic CRF's current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosmic CRF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmic CRF (BOM:543928) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,987.83, compared to a current price of ₹1,382.40 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.88 and 10.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Cosmic CRF's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Cosmic CRF (BOM:543928), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.44% 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 Cosmic CRF (BOM:543928) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmic CRF stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,382.40 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Cosmic CRF to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543928:
Pretax Margin %: 7.44% (near median its 10-year median of 7.88)
GF Value™: ₹1,987.83 vs. price of ₹1,382.40 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% above the Transportation median (#442 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosmic CRF Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of Railway Components, Sheet Piles and Structures from its Cold Rolled Forming (CRF) Unit. The group's product categories include SHeet Piles and Wagons & Railways. Its portfolio includes CRF Products: Sections for wagons, coaches, and infrastructure; Sheet Piles: For bridges, ports, and civil projects; Poles: High mast, octagonal, tubular, and galvanised; Springs & Forgings: Helical and Casnub springs, forging for wagons; and Engineering Solutions: Galvanisation and fabrication services.
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