Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA -0.24%85 Pretax Margin % is 12.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 9.48. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨455.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks better than 81.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 9.48 Max: 14.79
Current: 14.79
KAR:SHFA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.23% of 666
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs KAR:SHFA: 14.79
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Pretax Margin % Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 9.48. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 14.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #125 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Pretax Margin % of 12.72% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 9.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 14.79. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 12.72% is 217.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #125 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #125 out of 666 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 12.72% is 217.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 14.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.48 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Shifa International Hospitals 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.01, based on 666 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Pretax Margin % of 12.72% is 217.2% 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Pretax Margin % is 12.72%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 9.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨455.18, compared to a current price of ₨504.28 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.72%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 9.48 and 217.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.01. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.72% 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨504.28 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨455.18.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Pretax Margin %: 12.72% (34% above median its 10-year median of 9.48)
GF Value™: ₨455.18 vs. price of ₨504.28 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#125 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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