The historical rank and industry rank for Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:MUGHAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 6.07 Max: 9.38
Current: 4.86
KAR:MUGHAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.16% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs KAR:MUGHAL: 4.86
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) 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.
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Pretax Margin % Chart
KAR:MUGHAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries'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.
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mughal Iron & Steel Industries'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.
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.88% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mughal Iron & Steel Industries and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #219 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 2.88% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 9.38. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' value of 2.88% is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #219 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #219 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Mughal Iron & Steel Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' value of 2.88% is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 9.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 2.88% is 11.6% 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 2.88%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mughal Iron & Steel Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.08, compared to a current price of ₨87.61 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.88%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 11.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.88% 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨87.61 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.08.
GuruFocus considers Mughal Iron & Steel Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MUGHAL:
Pretax Margin %: 2.88% (53% below median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: ₨70.08 vs. price of ₨87.61 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Steel median (#219 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MUGHAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Business Description
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of mild steel products. The operating segments of the company are Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, and the Energy segment. The company's main products involve Steel re-bars (G60 / Mughal Supreme), Girders, Billets, Copper ingots, and Copper granules.
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