Berger Paints IndiaNSE:BERGEPAINT -2.52%96 Pretax Margin % is 15.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.68. GuruFocus rates NSE:BERGEPAINT with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹586.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints India ranks better than 75.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berger Paints India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BERGEPAINT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.16 Med: 13.68 Max: 15.5
Current: 12.53
NSE:BERGEPAINT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.24% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs NSE:BERGEPAINT: 12.53
Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) 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.
Berger Paints India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Berger Paints India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berger Paints 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.
NSE:BERGEPAINT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints 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.
Berger Paints India Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints 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.
Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.29% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Berger Paints India and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.68. Over the past decade, Berger Paints India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.16 to 15.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #390 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Berger Paints India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Berger Paints India's current Pretax Margin % of 15.29% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.16 to a high of 15.50. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Berger Paints India's value of 15.29% is 185.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #390 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Berger Paints India has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints India's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #390 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Berger Paints India in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Berger Paints India's value of 15.29% is 185.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Berger Paints India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.16 to 15.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.68 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Berger Paints India 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,575 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. Berger Paints India's current Pretax Margin % of 15.29% is 185.8% 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 Berger Paints India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints India's current Pretax Margin % is 15.29%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹586.33, compared to a current price of ₹508.70 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.29%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.68 and 185.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Berger Paints India's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.29% 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 Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹508.70 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹586.33.
GuruFocus considers Berger Paints India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BERGEPAINT:
Pretax Margin %: 15.29% (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.68)
GF Value™: ₹586.33 vs. price of ₹508.70 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.8% above the Chemicals median (#390 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BERGEPAINT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berger Paints India Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and sealants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the sale of decorative acrylic paints used for interior and exterior housing, wood coatings, primers, thinners, and putties under the Berger brand name. The company also sells industrial paints to the automotive industry as well as protective and powder coatings used to protect steel, concrete, furniture, hospital items, and garden tools. All the revenue comes from India.
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