Centum ElectronicsNSE:CENTUM +2.52%62 Pretax Margin % is 13.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 405% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:CENTUM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,300.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Centum Electronics ranks worse than 57.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centum Electronics's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CENTUM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.12 Med: 2.7 Max: 12.08
Current: 2.15
NSE:CENTUM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 57.56% of 2479
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs NSE:CENTUM: 2.15
Centum Electronics (NSE:CENTUM) 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.
Centum Electronics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Centum Electronics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centum Electronics'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:CENTUM vs APH, GLW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Centum Electronics'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.
Centum Electronics Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Centum Electronics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centum Electronics'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.
Centum Electronics (NSE:CENTUM) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Centum Electronics and its competitors. This is 405% above median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Centum Electronics ranks #1427 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Centum Electronics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Centum Electronics' current Pretax Margin % of 13.64% is 405% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Centum Electronics' value of 13.64% is 279.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centum Electronics ranks #1427 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centum Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Electronics' Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Centum Electronics ranks #1427 out of 2479 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Centum Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Centum Electronics' value of 13.64% is 279.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Centum Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,479 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. Centum Electronics's current Pretax Margin % of 13.64% is 279.9% 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 Centum Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centum Electronics's current Pretax Margin % is 13.64%, which is 405% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Electronics (NSE:CENTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,300.71, compared to a current price of ₹3,647.60 — trading 180.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.64%, which is 405% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 279.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Centum Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Centum Electronics (NSE:CENTUM), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.64% 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 Centum Electronics (NSE:CENTUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,647.60 is trading 180.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,300.71.
GuruFocus considers Centum Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CENTUM:
Pretax Margin %: 13.64% (405% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: ₹1,300.71 vs. price of ₹3,647.60 (180.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 279.9% above the Hardware median (#1427 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CENTUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centum Electronics Ltd designs, manufactures, and exports electronic products. It also provides design services to its customers, and these include systems, subsystems, modules, and complex electronic components. It provides mission-critical services and solutions to customers engaged in the Defence, Aerospace, Space, Medical, Transportation, and Industrial segments. The company's only operating segment is Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. Its geographical segments include India, its key revenue-generating market; Europe and the UK; North America; and the Rest of the world.
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