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Ishan InternationalNSE:ISHAN 40 Pretax Margin % is 1.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:ISHAN with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Ishan International ranks worse than 72.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ishan International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ISHAN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.86 Max: 8.85
Current: 1.99
NSE:ISHAN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.51% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs NSE:ISHAN: 1.99
Ishan International (NSE:ISHAN) 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.
Ishan International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ishan International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishan International'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:ISHAN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ishan International'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.
Ishan International Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Ishan International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishan International'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.
Ishan International (NSE:ISHAN) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ishan International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Ishan International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishan International ranks #153 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Ishan International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ishan International's current Pretax Margin % of 1.90% is near median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 8.85. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Ishan International's value of 1.90% is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishan International ranks #153 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ishan International has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishan International's Pretax Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ishan International ranks #153 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ishan International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Ishan International's value of 1.90% is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ishan International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.40 to 8.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Ishan International 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.54, based on 211 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. Ishan International's current Pretax Margin % of 1.90% is 70.9% 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 Ishan International and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishan International's current Pretax Margin % is 1.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishan International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishan International (NSE:ISHAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.45, compared to a current price of ₹0.50 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 70.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.54. Ishan International's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 8 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 Ishan International (NSE:ISHAN), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.90% 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 Ishan International (NSE:ISHAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishan International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.50 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.45.
GuruFocus considers Ishan International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ISHAN:
Pretax Margin %: 1.90% (near median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: ₹0.45 vs. price of ₹0.50 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#153 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ISHAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ishan International Ltd is a heavy engineering company. It is engaged in the business of EPC contracting and building projects that focus on supplying machines, erection/installation, commissioning, and operational training for sugar plants, jaggery plants, pharmaceutical plants, hydropower plants, and pollution control systems. The company also provides high-end engineering services and solutions for all types of activities in Hydro Power, Sugar and Jaggery, Pharmaceuticals, and Pollution Control Systems.
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