Ghani GlassKAR:GHGL +2.15%83 Pretax Margin % is 19.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 19.49. GuruFocus rates KAR:GHGL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Ghani Glass ranks better than 92.31% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ghani Glass's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,437 Mil. Ghani Glass's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨12,683 Mil. Therefore, Ghani Glass's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ghani Glass's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:GHGL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.38 Med: 19.49 Max: 22.2
Current: 16.82
KAR:GHGL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.31% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs KAR:GHGL: 16.82
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.
Ghani Glass Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ghani Glass Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ghani Glass'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.
KAR:GHGL vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ghani Glass'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.
Ghani Glass Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ghani Glass's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ghani Glass'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.
Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ghani Glass and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.49. Over the past decade, Ghani Glass' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.38 to 22.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #30 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Ghani Glass' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ghani Glass' current Pretax Margin % of 19.21% is near median its 10-year median of 19.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.38 to a high of 22.20. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Ghani Glass' value of 19.21% is 288.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #30 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ghani Glass has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ghani Glass' Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #30 out of 390 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ghani Glass in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Ghani Glass' value of 19.21% is 288.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ghani Glass' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.38 to 22.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.49 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Ghani Glass 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 4.95, based on 390 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. Ghani Glass's current Pretax Margin % of 19.21% is 288.5% 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 Ghani Glass and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ghani Glass's current Pretax Margin % is 19.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ghani Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.33, compared to a current price of ₨40.83 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.49 and 288.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Ghani Glass' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.21% 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 Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghani Glass stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨40.83 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.33.
GuruFocus considers Ghani Glass to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GHGL:
Pretax Margin %: 19.21% (near median its 10-year median of 19.49)
GF Value™: ₨32.33 vs. price of ₨40.83 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 288.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#30 of 390)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GHGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ghani Glass Ltd is involved in manufacturing and selling float and container glass products in Pakistan. The company offers clear, green, brown, reflective, blue, grey, and figured glass products. It also provides amber and clear pharmaceutical glass containers, flint and green beverages glass containers, and clear food glass containers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan.
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