AB Cotspin IndiaNSE:ABCOTS +1.21%74 Pretax Margin % is 2.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABCOTS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹236.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, AB Cotspin India ranks better than 62.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Cotspin India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ABCOTS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 3.97 Max: 6.49
Current: 5.94
NSE:ABCOTS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.1% of 1037
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs NSE:ABCOTS: 5.94
AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) 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.
AB Cotspin India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AB Cotspin India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB Cotspin India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AB Cotspin India and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, AB Cotspin India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #393 out of 1037 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is AB Cotspin India's Pretax Margin % too high?
AB Cotspin India's current Pretax Margin % of 2.61% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 6.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. AB Cotspin India's value of 2.61% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #393 out of 1037 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Cotspin India has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Cotspin India's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #393 out of 1037 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts AB Cotspin India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. AB Cotspin India's value of 2.61% is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AB Cotspin India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 3.52, AB Cotspin India has consistently been below 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 3.52, based on 1,037 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. AB Cotspin India's current Pretax Margin % of 2.61% is 25.9% below 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 AB Cotspin India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Cotspin India's current Pretax Margin % is 2.61%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Cotspin India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹236.27, compared to a current price of ₹209.94 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.61%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 25.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. AB Cotspin India's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.61% 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 AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Cotspin India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹209.94 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹236.27.
GuruFocus considers AB Cotspin India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ABCOTS:
Pretax Margin %: 2.61% (34% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
GF Value™: ₹236.27 vs. price of ₹209.94 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#393 of 1037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ABCOTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Cotspin India Ltd has one segment of activity, namely Cotton Ginning. Revenue is generated from the sale of products. The company is engaged in manufacturing cotton yarns & fabrics, both combed and karded, knitted fabric, cottonseed oil, and oilcake, catering to the requirements of niche customers who, in turn, are engaged in making garments for their international buyers. The Company has one segment of activity, namely Cotton Ginning.
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