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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND +1.23%93 Pretax Margin % is 20.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 19.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,455.84 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks better than 92.88% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Metro Brands's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,566 Mil. Metro Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,730 Mil. Therefore, Metro Brands's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.58 Med: 19.5 Max: 23
Current: 19.24
NSE:METROBRAND's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.88% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 19.24
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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.
Metro Brands Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Metro Brands Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Metro Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.50. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 23.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #80 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Metro Brands' Pretax Margin % too high?
Metro Brands' current Pretax Margin % of 20.26% is near median its 10-year median of 19.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.58 to a high of 23.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Metro Brands' value of 20.26% is 546.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #80 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #80 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Metro Brands in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Metro Brands' value of 20.26% is 546.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 23.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.50 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Metro Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,124 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. Metro Brands's current Pretax Margin % of 20.26% is 546.3% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Pretax Margin % is 20.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,455.84, compared to a current price of ₹1,072.60 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.50 and 546.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.26% 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,072.60 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,455.84.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Pretax Margin %: 20.26% (near median its 10-year median of 19.50)
GF Value™: ₹1,455.84 vs. price of ₹1,072.60 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 546.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#80 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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