Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL -3.31%18 Pretax Margin % is 2.85% as of Sep. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks worse than 63.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Phosphate's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IPHL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 2.57 Max: 4.42
Current: 2.58
NSE:IPHL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.84% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs NSE:IPHL: 2.58
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) 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 Phosphate Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Indian Phosphate Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate'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:IPHL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Phosphate'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 Phosphate Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate'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 Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.85% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1008 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Indian Phosphate's Pretax Margin % too high?
Indian Phosphate's current Pretax Margin % of 2.85% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 4.42. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Indian Phosphate's value of 2.85% is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1008 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1008 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Indian Phosphate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Indian Phosphate's value of 2.85% is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 4.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Indian Phosphate 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 1,579 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 Phosphate's current Pretax Margin % of 2.85% is 46.5% 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 Indian Phosphate 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. Indian Phosphate's current Pretax Margin % is 2.85%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a current Pretax Margin % of 2.85%. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.85%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 46.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.85% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Indian Phosphate Ltd is involved in the production of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 90%, an anionic surfactant used in the formulation of various detergent products such as powders, cakes, toilet cleaners, and liquid detergents. The company is also involved in manufacturing Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer and Granules Single Super Phosphate (GSSP). The business comprises the manufacture, purchase, and sale of Fertilizers and chemicals. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Division.
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