India PesticidesNSE:IPL -1.92%85 Pretax Margin % is 14.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹271.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Agriculture companies, India Pesticides ranks better than 84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for India Pesticides's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IPL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.13 Med: 18.75 Max: 29.83
Current: 15.68
NSE:IPL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84% of 250
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.315
vs NSE:IPL: 15.68
India Pesticides (NSE:IPL) 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.
India Pesticides Pretax Margin % Related Terms
India Pesticides Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for India Pesticides'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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, India Pesticides'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.
India Pesticides Pretax Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, India Pesticides's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where India Pesticides'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.
India Pesticides (NSE:IPL) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on India Pesticides and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 18.75. Over the past decade, India Pesticides' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 29.83. According to the industry distribution chart, India Pesticides ranks #40 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is India Pesticides' Pretax Margin % too high?
India Pesticides' current Pretax Margin % of 14.21% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.13 to a high of 29.83. The Agriculture industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. India Pesticides' value of 14.21% is 125% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, India Pesticides ranks #40 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, India Pesticides has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does India Pesticides' Pretax Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, India Pesticides ranks #40 out of 250 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places India Pesticides in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. India Pesticides' value of 14.21% is 125% above this benchmark. Historically, India Pesticides' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 29.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 6.32, India Pesticides 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.32, based on 250 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. India Pesticides's current Pretax Margin % of 14.21% is 125% 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 India Pesticides and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. India Pesticides's current Pretax Margin % is 14.21%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is India Pesticides stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Pesticides (NSE:IPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹271.70, compared to a current price of ₹163.49 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.21%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 125% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.32. India Pesticides' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 India Pesticides (NSE:IPL), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.21% 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 India Pesticides (NSE:IPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Pesticides stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹163.49 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹271.70.
GuruFocus considers India Pesticides to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IPL:
Pretax Margin %: 14.21% (24% below median its 10-year median of 18.75)
GF Value™: ₹271.70 vs. price of ₹163.49 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125% above the Agriculture median (#40 of 250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
India Pesticides Ltd is an agrochemical manufacturer in India. The company operates in Agro chemicals as its main business segment. The company's technical includes Fungicides and Herbicides. Geographically the company derives revenue from India and foreign countries.
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