Galaxy MedicareNSE:GML +4.76%19 Pretax Margin % is 9.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 11.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:GML with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Galaxy Medicare ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galaxy Medicare's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GML'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 11.57 Max: 13.07
Current: 11.77
NSE:GML's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.73% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs NSE:GML: 11.77
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.
Galaxy Medicare Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Galaxy Medicare Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galaxy Medicare'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:GML vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Galaxy Medicare'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.
Galaxy Medicare Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Galaxy Medicare's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galaxy Medicare'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.
Galaxy Medicare (NSE:GML) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Galaxy Medicare and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 11.57. Over the past decade, Galaxy Medicare's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 13.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Galaxy Medicare ranks #231 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Galaxy Medicare's Pretax Margin % too high?
Galaxy Medicare's current Pretax Margin % of 9.07% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 13.07. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.40. Galaxy Medicare's value of 9.07% is 277.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galaxy Medicare ranks #231 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galaxy Medicare has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galaxy Medicare's Pretax Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Galaxy Medicare ranks #231 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Galaxy Medicare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.40. Galaxy Medicare's value of 9.07% is 277.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Galaxy Medicare's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 13.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.57 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Galaxy Medicare 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.40, based on 817 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. Galaxy Medicare's current Pretax Margin % of 9.07% is 277.9% 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 Galaxy Medicare and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galaxy Medicare's current Pretax Margin % is 9.07%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 11.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galaxy Medicare stock overvalued right now?
Galaxy Medicare (NSE:GML) has a current Pretax Margin % of 9.07%. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.07%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.57 and 277.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.40. Galaxy Medicare's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Galaxy Medicare (NSE:GML), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.07% 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.
Galaxy Medicare Ltd is engaged into the manufacturing, trading and exporting of Medical Devices, Plasters of Paris Bandages (POP Bandage) and Other surgical dressings in India. Its business encompass: Manufacturing and Branding of its own products under its flagship brands i.e. POP BAND, POP CAST, G CAST, GYPSOSOFT, GYPSOPLAST, CARETAPE, GYPSOCREPE, CARECREPE, CAREPORE GYPSONET, GYPSOCHLOR, FIXCAN ETC.
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