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Hindustan CopperNSE:HINDCOPPER +0.37%90 Pretax Margin % is 51.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 17.14. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDCOPPER with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹508.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks better than 84.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDCOPPER'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.67 Med: 17.14 Max: 40.05
Current: 40.05
NSE:HINDCOPPER's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.56% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.855
vs NSE:HINDCOPPER: 40.05
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.
Hindustan Copper Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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:HINDCOPPER vs SCCO, FCX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) has a Pretax Margin % of 51.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 17.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #130 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Pretax Margin % of 51.23% is 199% above median its 10-year median of 17.14. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.86. Hindustan Copper's value of 51.23% is 955.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #130 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Pretax Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #130 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hindustan Copper in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.86. Hindustan Copper's value of 51.23% is 955.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.14 vs. the industry median of 4.86, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.86, based on 842 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. Hindustan Copper's current Pretax Margin % of 51.23% is 955.2% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current Pretax Margin % is 51.23%, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 17.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹508.90, compared to a current price of ₹486.15 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 51.23%, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 17.14 and 955.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.86. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER), the current Pretax Margin % is 51.23% 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹486.15 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹508.90.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDCOPPER:
Pretax Margin %: 51.23% (199% above median its 10-year median of 17.14)
GF Value™: ₹508.90 vs. price of ₹486.15 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 955.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#130 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDCOPPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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