Cosmo FirstNSE:COSMOFIRST +6.07%72 Pretax Margin % is 5.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:COSMOFIRST with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹885.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, Cosmo First ranks better than 54.34% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cosmo First's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹577 Mil. Cosmo First's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,207 Mil. Therefore, Cosmo First's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosmo First's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COSMOFIRST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 5.71 Max: 17.24
Current: 5.51
NSE:COSMOFIRST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.34% of 392
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs NSE:COSMOFIRST: 5.51
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) 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.
Cosmo First Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cosmo First Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosmo First'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:COSMOFIRST vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cosmo First'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.
Cosmo First Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cosmo First's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosmo First'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.
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cosmo First and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Cosmo First's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 17.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #179 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Cosmo First's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cosmo First's current Pretax Margin % of 5.65% is near median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 17.24. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Cosmo First's value of 5.65% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #179 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosmo First has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosmo First's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #179 out of 392 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Cosmo First in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Cosmo First's value of 5.65% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosmo First's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 17.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Cosmo First 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 392 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. Cosmo First's current Pretax Margin % of 5.65% is 14.3% 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 Cosmo First and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosmo First's current Pretax Margin % is 5.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosmo First stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹885.43, compared to a current price of ₹853.10 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 14.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Cosmo First's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.65% 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹853.10 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹885.43.
GuruFocus considers Cosmo First to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COSMOFIRST:
Pretax Margin %: 5.65% (near median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: ₹885.43 vs. price of ₹853.10 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#179 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COSMOFIRST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosmo First Ltd is engaged in specialty films for packaging, lamination, and labeling applications. The company offers sustainable solutions to industries, including food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The segments of the company are packaging, specialty chemicals, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from Packaging.
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