Mittal Life StyleNSE:MITTAL -1.02%66 Pretax Margin % is 6.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates NSE:MITTAL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mittal Life Style ranks better than 57.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mittal Life Style's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MITTAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 2.24 Max: 4.9
Current: 4.9
NSE:MITTAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.94% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs NSE:MITTAL: 4.90
Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) 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.
Mittal Life Style Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mittal Life Style Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mittal Life Style's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mittal Life Style and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Mittal Life Style's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 4.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #437 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Mittal Life Style's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mittal Life Style's current Pretax Margin % of 6.51% is 191% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 4.90. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Mittal Life Style's value of 6.51% is 84.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #437 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mittal Life Style has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mittal Life Style's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #437 out of 1039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Mittal Life Style in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Mittal Life Style's value of 6.51% is 84.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mittal Life Style's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 4.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Mittal Life Style 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,039 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. Mittal Life Style's current Pretax Margin % of 6.51% is 84.9% 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 Mittal Life Style and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mittal Life Style's current Pretax Margin % is 6.51%, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mittal Life Style stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.51, compared to a current price of ₹0.97 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.51%, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 84.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Mittal Life Style's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.51% 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 Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mittal Life Style stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.97 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.51.
GuruFocus considers Mittal Life Style to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MITTAL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.51% (191% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: ₹1.51 vs. price of ₹0.97 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#437 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MITTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mittal Life Style Ltd operates in the textile industry. It is operating as the preferred supplier of denim and garment products. Dealing in supply of Bottom weight Fabrics & Denims is the principal business activity of the Company. It supplies fashion fabrics, cotton canvas denim, dupion bottom fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabric, knit fabric and among other products.
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