Sapphire FibresKAR:SFL -2.08%81 Pretax Margin % is 3.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 11.96. GuruFocus rates KAR:SFL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨991.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sapphire Fibres ranks better than 98.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sapphire Fibres's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SFL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.51 Med: 11.96 Max: 68.73
Current: 68.73
KAR:SFL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.65% of 1035
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.49
vs KAR:SFL: 68.73
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.
Sapphire Fibres Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sapphire Fibres Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapphire Fibres'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sapphire Fibres'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.
Sapphire Fibres Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sapphire Fibres's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapphire Fibres'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.
Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sapphire Fibres and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 11.96. Over the past decade, Sapphire Fibres' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.51 to 68.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #14 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Sapphire Fibres' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sapphire Fibres' current Pretax Margin % of 3.72% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.51 to a high of 68.73. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.49. Sapphire Fibres' value of 3.72% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #14 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sapphire Fibres has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapphire Fibres' Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #14 out of 1035 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sapphire Fibres in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.49. Sapphire Fibres' value of 3.72% is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sapphire Fibres' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.51 to 68.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.96 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Sapphire Fibres 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.49, based on 1,035 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. Sapphire Fibres's current Pretax Margin % of 3.72% is 6.6% 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 Sapphire Fibres and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapphire Fibres's current Pretax Margin % is 3.72%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 11.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapphire Fibres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨991.27, compared to a current price of ₨1,127.52 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.72%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96 and 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.49. Sapphire Fibres' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.72% 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 Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Fibres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨1,127.52 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨991.27.
GuruFocus considers Sapphire Fibres to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SFL:
Pretax Margin %: 3.72% (69% below median its 10-year median of 11.96)
GF Value™: ₨991.27 vs. price of ₨1,127.52 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#14 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapphire Fibres Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of yarn, fabrics, and garments. The company's operating segment includes Spinning; Knitting, processing and garments; Denim; and Power.
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