Creative NewtechNSE:CNL +3.53%96 Pretax Margin % is 2.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:CNL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹959.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Creative Newtech ranks worse than 52.61% on this metric.
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.
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Creative Newtech Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Newtech'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:CNL vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Creative Newtech'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.
Creative Newtech Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Newtech's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Newtech'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.
Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.94% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Creative Newtech and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Creative Newtech's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #1300 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Creative Newtech's Pretax Margin % too high?
Creative Newtech's current Pretax Margin % of 2.94% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.47. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Creative Newtech's value of 2.94% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #1300 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Creative Newtech has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Newtech's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Newtech ranks #1300 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Creative Newtech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Creative Newtech's value of 2.94% is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Creative Newtech's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Creative Newtech 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,471 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. Creative Newtech's current Pretax Margin % of 2.94% is 17.9% 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 Creative Newtech and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Newtech's current Pretax Margin % is 2.94%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Newtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹959.50, compared to a current price of ₹764.60 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.94%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 17.9% below the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Creative Newtech's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.94% 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 Creative Newtech (NSE:CNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Newtech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹764.60 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹959.50.
GuruFocus considers Creative Newtech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CNL:
Pretax Margin %: 2.94% (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: ₹959.50 vs. price of ₹764.60 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Hardware median (#1300 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Newtech Ltd is engaged in the business of distribution of IT products. The company's B2B e-commerce platform caters to various sub-distributors, retailers, and other customers, and serves as a one-stop-shop offering end-to-end solutions. Its operating segment includes Enterprise Business - EB; Fast Moving Social - Media Gadgets - FMSG; Fast Moving Electronics Goods - FMEG and Fast Moving Consumer Technology - FMCT. The company generates maximum revenue from the Enterprise Business (EB) segment which includes high-volume products tailored for enterprise clients. Notable brands in this segment include AOC, Philips, and others. Geographically, it caters to both the Indian and international markets and derives its key revenue from outside India.
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