Hathway Cable & DatacomNSE:HATHWAY -0.54%72 Pretax Margin % is 3.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:HATHWAY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks better than 61.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hathway Cable & Datacom's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HATHWAY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.26 Med: 5.65 Max: 16.11
Current: 5.2
NSE:HATHWAY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.33% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs NSE:HATHWAY: 5.20
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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hathway Cable & Datacom 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:HATHWAY vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hathway Cable & Datacom's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #391 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Pretax Margin % of 3.13% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 3.13% is 63.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #391 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hathway Cable & Datacom has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hathway Cable & Datacom's Pretax Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #391 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hathway Cable & Datacom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 3.13% is 63.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.65 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Hathway Cable & Datacom 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.91, based on 1,011 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. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Pretax Margin % of 3.13% is 63.9% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Pretax Margin % is 3.13%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.74, compared to a current price of ₹11.09 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.13%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.65 and 63.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Hathway Cable & Datacom's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.13% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.09 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.74.
GuruFocus considers Hathway Cable & Datacom to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HATHWAY:
Pretax Margin %: 3.13% (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.65)
GF Value™: ₹17.74 vs. price of ₹11.09 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#391 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HATHWAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is an India-based Multi System Operator engaged in providing cable television (TV) network services, broadband services, and allied services. The product range of the company includes digital and analogue cable television, broadband, and local television channels. The products offered under the digital cable television services are HD Personal Video Recorder, Hathway SD, and Hathway HD. The company provides TV services in digital mode. In addition, it also offers features like video on demand, an electronic programming guide, and other features. The group has three reportable segments: Broadband Business, Cable Television Business, and Dealing in Securities. It generates the majority of the revenue from Cable television services.
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