Gujarat Pipavav PortNSE:GPPL -1.57%92 Pretax Margin % is 60.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 54.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:GPPL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹191.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Gujarat Pipavav Port ranks better than 98.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gujarat Pipavav Port's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GPPL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.54 Med: 54.44 Max: 60.86
Current: 59.46
NSE:GPPL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.11% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs NSE:GPPL: 59.46
Gujarat Pipavav Port (NSE:GPPL) 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.
Gujarat Pipavav Port Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Gujarat Pipavav Port Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gujarat Pipavav Port'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.
Gujarat Pipavav Port Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Gujarat Pipavav Port'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.
Gujarat Pipavav Port Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Gujarat Pipavav Port's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Pipavav Port'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.
Gujarat Pipavav Port (NSE:GPPL) has a Pretax Margin % of 60.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Gujarat Pipavav Port and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 54.44. Over the past decade, Gujarat Pipavav Port's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 44.54 to 60.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Pipavav Port ranks #19 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Gujarat Pipavav Port's Pretax Margin % too high?
Gujarat Pipavav Port's current Pretax Margin % of 60.41% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 54.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.54 to a high of 60.86. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Gujarat Pipavav Port's value of 60.41% is 795% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Pipavav Port ranks #19 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gujarat Pipavav Port has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Pipavav Port's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Gujarat Pipavav Port ranks #19 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Gujarat Pipavav Port in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Gujarat Pipavav Port's value of 60.41% is 795% above this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Pipavav Port's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 44.54 to 60.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.44 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Gujarat Pipavav Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 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. Gujarat Pipavav Port's current Pretax Margin % of 60.41% is 795% 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 Gujarat Pipavav Port and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Pipavav Port's current Pretax Margin % is 60.41%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 54.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Pipavav Port stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Pipavav Port (NSE:GPPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹191.98, compared to a current price of ₹153.81 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 60.41%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 54.44 and 795% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Gujarat Pipavav Port's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gujarat Pipavav Port (NSE:GPPL), the current Pretax Margin % is 60.41% 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 Gujarat Pipavav Port (NSE:GPPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Pipavav Port stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹153.81 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹191.98.
GuruFocus considers Gujarat Pipavav Port to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GPPL:
Pretax Margin %: 60.41% (11% above median its 10-year median of 54.44)
GF Value™: ₹191.98 vs. price of ₹153.81 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 795% above the Transportation median (#19 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GPPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd is a terminal port operator. The company constructs, maintains, and operates a terminal port at Pipavav in Gujarat, India. The firm's port facilitates imports and exports of dry bulk cargo, namely coal and fertilizer, liquid cargo, including liquid petroleum gas, and roll-on/roll-off cargo, principally passenger vehicles. The company also provides material handling services, cargo storage, and warehousing services. It operates only in one Business Segment, i.e., 'Port Services'. The company generates revenue domestically.
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