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Krishival FoodsNSE:KRISHIVAL +0.17%86 Pretax Margin % is 6.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 9.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:KRISHIVAL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹659.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Krishival Foods ranks better than 70.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krishival Foods's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KRISHIVAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 9.08 Max: 13.03
Current: 9.75
NSE:KRISHIVAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 70.46% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.73
vs NSE:KRISHIVAL: 9.75
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.
Krishival Foods Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Krishival Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krishival Foods'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:KRISHIVAL vs KHC, GIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Krishival Foods'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.
Krishival Foods Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krishival Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krishival Foods'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.
Krishival Foods (NSE:KRISHIVAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Krishival Foods and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 9.08. Over the past decade, Krishival Foods' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 13.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #578 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Krishival Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
Krishival Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 6.84% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 13.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.73. Krishival Foods' value of 6.84% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #578 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krishival Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krishival Foods' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #578 out of 1957 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Krishival Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.73. Krishival Foods' value of 6.84% is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Krishival Foods' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 13.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.08 vs. the industry median of 4.73, Krishival Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.73, based on 1,957 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. Krishival Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 6.84% is 44.6% 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 Krishival Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krishival Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 6.84%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 9.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krishival Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishival Foods (NSE:KRISHIVAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹659.62, compared to a current price of ₹406.60 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.84%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.08 and 44.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.73. Krishival Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Krishival Foods (NSE:KRISHIVAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.84% 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 Krishival Foods (NSE:KRISHIVAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishival Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹406.60 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹659.62.
GuruFocus considers Krishival Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KRISHIVAL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.84% (25% below median its 10-year median of 9.08)
GF Value™: ₹659.62 vs. price of ₹406.60 (38.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#578 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KRISHIVAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krishival Foods Ltd is engaged in processing raw cashew nuts into finished cashew kernels in different flavors. It caters to the domestic market with a network of more than thirty distributors across India. In addition to processing raw cashews, it is also engaged in the business of organic manure which is prepared by using by-products like husk and other biodegradable material left after the processing of the raw cashews. The company has only one business segment being processing of nuts and other dry fruits. It generates maximum revenue from India, and also has its presence outside India.
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