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HI-Green CarbonNSE:HIGREEN +2.08%58 Pretax Margin % is 2.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 11.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:HIGREEN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹332.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, HI-Green Carbon ranks better than 50.82% on this metric.
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.
HI-Green Carbon Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HI-Green Carbon Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HI-Green Carbon'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:HIGREEN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, HI-Green Carbon'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.
HI-Green Carbon Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, HI-Green Carbon's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HI-Green Carbon'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.
HI-Green Carbon (NSE:HIGREEN) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HI-Green Carbon and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, HI-Green Carbon's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.54 to 20.52. According to the industry distribution chart, HI-Green Carbon ranks #777 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is HI-Green Carbon's Pretax Margin % too high?
HI-Green Carbon's current Pretax Margin % of 2.26% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 20.52. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. HI-Green Carbon's value of 2.26% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HI-Green Carbon ranks #777 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HI-Green Carbon has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HI-Green Carbon's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, HI-Green Carbon ranks #777 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts HI-Green Carbon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. HI-Green Carbon's value of 2.26% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HI-Green Carbon's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.54 to 20.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 5.33, HI-Green Carbon has consistently been below 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 1,580 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. HI-Green Carbon's current Pretax Margin % of 2.26% is 57.6% below 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 HI-Green Carbon 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. HI-Green Carbon's current Pretax Margin % is 2.26%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HI-Green Carbon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HI-Green Carbon (NSE:HIGREEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹332.16, compared to a current price of ₹137.50 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.26%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 57.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. HI-Green Carbon's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 HI-Green Carbon (NSE:HIGREEN), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.26% 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 HI-Green Carbon (NSE:HIGREEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HI-Green Carbon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹137.50 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹332.16.
GuruFocus considers HI-Green Carbon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HIGREEN:
Pretax Margin %: 2.26% (80% below median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: ₹332.16 vs. price of ₹137.50 (58.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Chemicals median (#777 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HIGREEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Green Carbon Ltd is engaged in the business of recycling waste tires using a continuous pyrolysis process at its manufacturing plant in Rajasthan, India. The process produces energy components and raw materials such as Recovered Carbon Black (rCB), steel wires, fuel oil, and synthesis gas. The company operates an integrated, automated plant with a capacity to recycle tons of waste tires per day and adheres to various environmental, health, safety, and quality certifications. Hi-Green Carbon is expanding its production capacity with plans for new manufacturing units to enhance production and sustainability efforts. Revenue comes from the sale of these recycled products and by-products.
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