Indian Metals & Ferro AlloysNSE:IMFA +4.45%69 Pretax Margin % is 17.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 17.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹838.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks better than 70.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IMFA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.82 Med: 17.62 Max: 25.64
Current: 19.6
NSE:IMFA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 70.07% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.825
vs NSE:IMFA: 19.60
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Pretax Margin % Chart
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.82% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #252 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Pretax Margin % too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current Pretax Margin % of 17.82% is near median its 10-year median of 17.62. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 17.82% is 269.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #252 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #252 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 17.82% is 269.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.62 vs. the industry median of 4.83, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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 4.83, 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Pretax Margin % of 17.82% is 269.3% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Pretax Margin % is 17.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹838.52, compared to a current price of ₹1,322.40 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.62 and 269.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.82% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,322.40 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹838.52.
GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:
Pretax Margin %: 17.82% (near median its 10-year median of 17.62)
GF Value™: ₹838.52 vs. price of ₹1,322.40 (57.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 269.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#252 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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