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Clay Craft IndiaNSE:CLAYCRAFT -3.30%20 Pretax Margin % is 20.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 19.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLAYCRAFT with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 431 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Clay Craft India ranks better than 94.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clay Craft India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CLAYCRAFT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.53 Med: 19.21 Max: 20.36
Current: 20.36
NSE:CLAYCRAFT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.43% of 431
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs NSE:CLAYCRAFT: 20.36
Clay Craft India (NSE:CLAYCRAFT) 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.
Clay Craft India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Clay Craft India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clay Craft 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.
Clay Craft India Pretax Margin % Chart
Clay Craft India Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Pretax Margin %
19.36
13.53
19.06
20.36
Clay Craft India Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Pretax Margin %
19.36
13.53
19.06
20.36
NSE:CLAYCRAFT vs SN, SGI, MHK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Clay Craft 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.
Clay Craft India Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clay Craft India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clay Craft 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.
Clay Craft India (NSE:CLAYCRAFT) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Clay Craft India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.21. Over the past decade, Clay Craft India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.53 to 20.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Clay Craft India ranks #24 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Clay Craft India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Clay Craft India's current Pretax Margin % of 20.36% is near median its 10-year median of 19.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.53 to a high of 20.36. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.60. Clay Craft India's value of 20.36% is 465.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clay Craft India ranks #24 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clay Craft India has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clay Craft India's Pretax Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Clay Craft India ranks #24 out of 431 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Clay Craft India in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.60. Clay Craft India's value of 20.36% is 465.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Clay Craft India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.53 to 20.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.21 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Clay Craft 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.60, based on 431 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. Clay Craft India's current Pretax Margin % of 20.36% is 465.6% 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 Clay Craft India and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clay Craft India's current Pretax Margin % is 20.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clay Craft India stock overvalued right now?
Clay Craft India (NSE:CLAYCRAFT) has a current Pretax Margin % of 20.36%. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.21 and 465.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.60. Clay Craft India's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Clay Craft India (NSE:CLAYCRAFT), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.36% 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.
Clay Craft India Ltd operates as a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tableware products in India, engaged in the design, development, production, and sale of a wide range of ceramic tableware including dinner sets, tea and coffee serving sets, mugs, tumblers, platters, bowls, and table top accessories. It serves various retail consumers, institutional buyers, and the hospitality industry. The company markets its products under the brands Clay Craft and JCPL. It also offers customized ceramic solutions for corporate and institutional clients based on specific requirements and has developed a product range for the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering) segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of its products, mainly from Mugs and Dinnerware.
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