Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA -1.59%38 Pretax Margin % is 459.84% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks better than 98.36% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Vodafone Idea's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹519,760 Mil. Vodafone Idea's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹113,030 Mil. Therefore, Vodafone Idea's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 459.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IDEA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -137.58 Med: -66.25 Max: 77.14
Current: 77.14
NSE:IDEA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.36% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs NSE:IDEA: 77.14
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) 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.
Vodafone Idea Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vodafone Idea Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Idea'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:IDEA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a Pretax Margin % of 459.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vodafone Idea and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #6 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Vodafone Idea's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vodafone Idea's current Pretax Margin % is 459.84%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. Vodafone Idea's value of 459.84% is 5926.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #6 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #6 out of 365 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Vodafone Idea in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. Vodafone Idea's value of 459.84% is 5926.7% above this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.63, based on 365 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. Vodafone Idea's current Pretax Margin % of 459.84% is 5926.7% 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Idea's current Pretax Margin % is 459.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.59, compared to a current price of ₹14.25 — trading 154.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 459.84% and 5926.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.63. Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current Pretax Margin % is 459.84% 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.25 is trading 154.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.59.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
Pretax Margin %: 459.84%
GF Value™: ₹5.59 vs. price of ₹14.25 (154.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5926.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#6 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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