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The historical rank and industry rank for Manali Petrochemicals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MANALIPETC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.23 Med: 10.83 Max: 30.62
Current: 14.72
NSE:MANALIPETC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.93% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs NSE:MANALIPETC: 14.72
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.
Manali Petrochemicals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Manali Petrochemicals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manali Petrochemicals'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:MANALIPETC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Manali Petrochemicals'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.
Manali Petrochemicals Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Manali Petrochemicals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manali Petrochemicals'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.
Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Manali Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 10.83. Over the past decade, Manali Petrochemicals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.23 to 30.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #301 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Manali Petrochemicals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Manali Petrochemicals' current Pretax Margin % of 12.67% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 10.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 30.62. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Manali Petrochemicals' value of 12.67% is 136.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #301 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manali Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manali Petrochemicals' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #301 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Manali Petrochemicals in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Manali Petrochemicals' value of 12.67% is 136.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Manali Petrochemicals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.23 to 30.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.83 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Manali Petrochemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,578 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. Manali Petrochemicals's current Pretax Margin % of 12.67% is 136.8% 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 Manali Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manali Petrochemicals's current Pretax Margin % is 12.67%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 10.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manali Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.32, compared to a current price of ₹63.59 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.67%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 10.83 and 136.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Manali Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.67% 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 Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manali Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹63.59 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.32.
GuruFocus considers Manali Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MANALIPETC:
Pretax Margin %: 12.67% (17% above median its 10-year median of 10.83)
GF Value™: ₹68.32 vs. price of ₹63.59 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.8% above the Chemicals median (#301 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MANALIPETC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manali Petrochemicals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Propylene Oxide (PO), Propylene Glycol (PG), and Polyols (PY). It serves various industries such as appliances, automotive, bedding, food and fragrances, furniture, footwear, paints and coatings, and pharmaceuticals. The company's only operating segment includes the manufacture and sale of petrochemical products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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