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United CotfabBOM:544195 -2.65%9 Pretax Margin % is 2.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 8.21. GuruFocus rates BOM:544195 with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, United Cotfab ranks worse than 50.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Cotfab's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544195'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 8.21 Max: 47.47
Current: 3.52
BOM:544195's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.1% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs BOM:544195: 3.52
United Cotfab (BOM:544195) 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.
United Cotfab Pretax Margin % Related Terms
United Cotfab Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Cotfab'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.
United Cotfab Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, United Cotfab'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.
United Cotfab Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Cotfab's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Cotfab'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.
United Cotfab (BOM:544195) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Cotfab and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 8.21. Over the past decade, United Cotfab's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 47.47. According to the industry distribution chart, United Cotfab ranks #522 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is United Cotfab's Pretax Margin % too high?
United Cotfab's current Pretax Margin % of 2.58% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 8.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 47.47. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. United Cotfab's value of 2.58% is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Cotfab ranks #522 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Cotfab has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Cotfab's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, United Cotfab ranks #522 out of 1042 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places United Cotfab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. United Cotfab's value of 2.58% is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, United Cotfab's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 47.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 3.53, United Cotfab 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.53, based on 1,042 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. United Cotfab's current Pretax Margin % of 2.58% is 26.8% 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 United Cotfab and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Cotfab's current Pretax Margin % is 2.58%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 8.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Cotfab stock overvalued right now?
United Cotfab (BOM:544195) has a current Pretax Margin % of 2.58%. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.58%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 26.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.53. United Cotfab's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 6 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 United Cotfab (BOM:544195), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.58% 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.
United Cotfab Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of high-quality open-end cotton yarn catering to the textile industry. Its manufacturing process adheres to stringent quality standards and is backed by technology and machinery. The company follows a systematic approach that includes raw material selection, blending (if required), spinning, winding, and quality control.
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