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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 Pretax Margin % is -2.35% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 86.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35 Med: 6.38 Max: 15.1
Current: -2.35
NSE:DCMSIL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.08% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs NSE:DCMSIL: -2.35
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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.
DCM Shriram International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DCM Shriram International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DCM Shriram International Pretax Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Pretax Margin %
15.10
-2.35
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Pretax Margin %
15.10
-2.35
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Pretax Margin % of -2.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #136 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Pretax Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Pretax Margin % is -2.35%. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #136 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #136 out of 158 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.09. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.09, based on 158 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. 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Pretax Margin % is -2.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Pretax Margin % of -2.35%. The current Pretax Margin % is -2.35%. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Pretax Margin % is -2.35% 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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