Aster DM Quality CareNSE:ASTERDM -0.21%80 Pretax Margin % is 13.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 5.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTERDM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹660.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aster DM Quality Care ranks better than 75.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aster DM Quality Care's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTERDM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 5.74 Max: 12.27
Current: 12.27
NSE:ASTERDM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.75% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs NSE:ASTERDM: 12.27
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) 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.
Aster DM Quality Care Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aster DM Quality Care Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aster DM Quality Care'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.
NSE:ASTERDM vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aster DM Quality Care's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.82% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 5.74. Over the past decade, Aster DM Quality Care's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #161 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Aster DM Quality Care's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aster DM Quality Care's current Pretax Margin % of 13.82% is 141% above median its 10-year median of 5.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 12.27. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 13.82% is 244.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #161 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aster DM Quality Care has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aster DM Quality Care's Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #161 out of 664 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Aster DM Quality Care in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 13.82% is 244.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aster DM Quality Care's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 12.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.74 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Aster DM Quality Care 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 664 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. Aster DM Quality Care's current Pretax Margin % of 13.82% is 244.6% 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 Aster DM Quality Care 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. Aster DM Quality Care's current Pretax Margin % is 13.82%, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 5.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aster DM Quality Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹660.21, compared to a current price of ₹791.55 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.82%, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 5.74 and 244.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.01. Aster DM Quality Care's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.82% 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹791.55 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹660.21.
GuruFocus considers Aster DM Quality Care to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTERDM:
Pretax Margin %: 13.82% (141% above median its 10-year median of 5.74)
GF Value™: ₹660.21 vs. price of ₹791.55 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#161 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTERDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd is an India-based integrated healthcare provider. The group operates a comprehensive healthcare network comprising approximately 19 hospitals, 10 clinics, over 200 pharmacies, and more than 255 diagnostic laboratories across states. Its business segments include Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Others, with the majority of revenue derived from the Hospitals segment. Aster has been delivering high-quality care from primary to quaternary through dedicated personnel across clinical and non-clinical roles. Aster has a presence in metropolitan as well as Tier II and Tier III cities, and is committed to providing advanced and accessible healthcare in line with global standards, guided by a patient-first approach.
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