Kitex GarmentsNSE:KITEX -0.96%77 Pretax Margin % is -3.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KITEX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹134.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitex Garments ranks worse than 64.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitex Garments's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KITEX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 19.57 Max: 29.33
Current: 1.26
NSE:KITEX's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.7% of 1034
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.505
vs NSE:KITEX: 1.26
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.
Kitex Garments Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kitex Garments Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitex Garments'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:KITEX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitex Garments's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments (NSE:KITEX) has a Pretax Margin % of -3.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kitex Garments and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kitex Garments' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 29.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #669 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Kitex Garments' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kitex Garments' current Pretax Margin % is -3.09%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 29.33. Based on the distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #669 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitex Garments has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitex Garments' Pretax Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #669 out of 1034 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kitex Garments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Historically, Kitex Garments' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 29.33 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.51, based on 1,034 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. 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 Kitex Garments and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitex Garments's current Pretax Margin % is -3.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitex Garments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitex Garments (NSE:KITEX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹134.26, compared to a current price of ₹159.88 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -3.09%. Kitex Garments' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Kitex Garments (NSE:KITEX), the current Pretax Margin % is -3.09% 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 Kitex Garments (NSE:KITEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitex Garments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹159.88 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹134.26.
GuruFocus considers Kitex Garments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KITEX:
Pretax Margin %: -3.09%
GF Value™: ₹134.26 vs. price of ₹159.88 (19.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KITEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitex Garments Ltd manufactures cotton garments and fabrics. Garments account for the company's revenue and focus on infant wear such as body suits, sleepwear, rompers, burps, bibs, and training pants. Kitex manufactures the products for companies such as Carters, Gerber, Mothercare, Jockey, Children's Place, Kohl's, and Toys R. The company also owns the Little Star brand and licenses the Lamaze brand for distribution in the United States and Canada. Kitex exports almost all the garments it produces, which it manufactures in India, to the United States and Europe.
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