Indus Motor CoKAR:INDU -0.68%83 Pretax Margin % is 15.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 13.66. GuruFocus rates KAR:INDU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨2,443.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Indus Motor Co ranks better than 91.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indus Motor Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:INDU'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.46 Med: 13.66 Max: 17.51
Current: 16.66
KAR:INDU's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.4% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs KAR:INDU: 16.66
Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) 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.
Indus Motor Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Indus Motor Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indus Motor Co'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:INDU vs TSLA, GM, F: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Indus Motor Co'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.
Indus Motor Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indus Motor Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indus Motor Co'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.
Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indus Motor Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 13.66. Over the past decade, Indus Motor Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.46 to 17.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #114 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Indus Motor Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Indus Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.93% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.46 to a high of 17.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Indus Motor Co's value of 15.93% is 263.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #114 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indus Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indus Motor Co's Pretax Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #114 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Indus Motor Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Indus Motor Co's value of 15.93% is 263.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Indus Motor Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.46 to 17.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.66 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Indus Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. Indus Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.93% is 263.7% 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 Indus Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indus Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % is 15.93%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 13.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indus Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨2,443.48, compared to a current price of ₨2,044.39 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.93%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.66 and 263.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.38. Indus Motor Co's 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 Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.93% 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 Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨2,044.39 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨2,443.48.
GuruFocus considers Indus Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:INDU:
Pretax Margin %: 15.93% (17% above median its 10-year median of 13.66)
GF Value™: ₨2,443.48 vs. price of ₨2,044.39 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#114 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:INDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indus Motor Co Ltd manufactures and markets Toyota brand vehicles in Pakistan. It offers passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and sports utility under Corolla, Hilux, and Fortuner brand names. In addition, the company also offers parts, lubricants, and chemicals, as well as after-sales services.
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