Garware Technical FibresNSE:GARFIBRES -0.03%89 Pretax Margin % is 18.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 18.18. GuruFocus rates NSE:GARFIBRES with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹825.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Garware Technical Fibres ranks better than 90.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Garware Technical Fibres's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GARFIBRES'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.62 Med: 18.18 Max: 20.61
Current: 17.62
NSE:GARFIBRES's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 90.82% of 1035
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs NSE:GARFIBRES: 17.62
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.
Garware Technical Fibres Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Garware Technical Fibres 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Garware Technical Fibres'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.
Garware Technical Fibres Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Garware Technical Fibres's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garware Technical Fibres'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.
Garware Technical Fibres (NSE:GARFIBRES) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Garware Technical Fibres and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.18. Over the past decade, Garware Technical Fibres' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.62 to 20.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Garware Technical Fibres ranks #95 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Garware Technical Fibres' Pretax Margin % too high?
Garware Technical Fibres' current Pretax Margin % of 18.28% is near median its 10-year median of 18.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.62 to a high of 20.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Garware Technical Fibres' value of 18.28% is 419.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garware Technical Fibres ranks #95 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garware Technical Fibres has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garware Technical Fibres' Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Garware Technical Fibres ranks #95 out of 1035 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Garware Technical Fibres in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Garware Technical Fibres' value of 18.28% is 419.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Garware Technical Fibres' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.62 to 20.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.18 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Garware Technical Fibres 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,035 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. Garware Technical Fibres's current Pretax Margin % of 18.28% is 419.3% 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 Garware Technical Fibres and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garware Technical Fibres's current Pretax Margin % is 18.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garware Technical Fibres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Technical Fibres (NSE:GARFIBRES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹825.91, compared to a current price of ₹730.85 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.18 and 419.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Garware Technical Fibres' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Garware Technical Fibres (NSE:GARFIBRES), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.28% 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 Garware Technical Fibres (NSE:GARFIBRES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Technical Fibres stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹730.85 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹825.91.
GuruFocus considers Garware Technical Fibres to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GARFIBRES:
Pretax Margin %: 18.28% (near median its 10-year median of 18.18)
GF Value™: ₹825.91 vs. price of ₹730.85 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 419.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#95 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GARFIBRES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd is involved in the textile business. It provides application-focused solutions for various sectors including deep-sea fishing, aquaculture, shipping, agriculture, sports, infrastructure, and transportation. The company and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell various products such as ropes, twine, yarn, fishnet, other nets, and technical textiles. Its operating segments are; Synthetic Cordage, and Fibre and Industrial Products and Projects. The maximum revenue is derived from its Synthetic Cordage segment. Geographically, the company caters to both domestic and international markets of which, maximum revenue is generated from international markets through its customers located outside India.
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