Ducol Organics And ColoursNSE:DUCOL 77 Pretax Margin % is 8.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.58. GuruFocus rates NSE:DUCOL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹199.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Ducol Organics And Colours ranks better than 56.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ducol Organics And Colours's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DUCOL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 6.58 Max: 10.5
Current: 6.58
NSE:DUCOL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 56.36% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs NSE:DUCOL: 6.58
Ducol Organics And Colours (NSE:DUCOL) 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.
Ducol Organics And Colours Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ducol Organics And Colours 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.
NSE:DUCOL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ducol Organics And Colours'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.
Ducol Organics And Colours Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ducol Organics And Colours's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ducol Organics And Colours'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.
Ducol Organics And Colours (NSE:DUCOL) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ducol Organics And Colours and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 6.58. Over the past decade, Ducol Organics And Colours' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ducol Organics And Colours ranks #689 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Ducol Organics And Colours' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ducol Organics And Colours' current Pretax Margin % of 8.21% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 10.50. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Ducol Organics And Colours' value of 8.21% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ducol Organics And Colours ranks #689 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ducol Organics And Colours has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ducol Organics And Colours' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ducol Organics And Colours ranks #689 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ducol Organics And Colours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Ducol Organics And Colours' value of 8.21% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Ducol Organics And Colours' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 10.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.58 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Ducol Organics And Colours 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. Ducol Organics And Colours's current Pretax Margin % of 8.21% is 54% 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 Ducol Organics And Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ducol Organics And Colours's current Pretax Margin % is 8.21%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ducol Organics And Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducol Organics And Colours (NSE:DUCOL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹199.98, compared to a current price of ₹110.00 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.21%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.58 and 54% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Ducol Organics And Colours' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Ducol Organics And Colours (NSE:DUCOL), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.21% 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 Ducol Organics And Colours (NSE:DUCOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducol Organics And Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹110.00 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹199.98.
GuruFocus considers Ducol Organics And Colours to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DUCOL:
Pretax Margin %: 8.21% (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.58)
GF Value™: ₹199.98 vs. price of ₹110.00 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Chemicals median (#689 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DUCOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ducol Organics And Colours Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling pigment dispersions, preparations, concentrates, paste colorants, and masterbatches. The company offers a range of pigment dispersions for various industries like Paints, Inks, Textiles, Detergent, Paper, Rubber, and Plastics. color solutions for various industries like paints, ink, textiles, rubber, plastic, leather, soaps, detergents, and FMCG.
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