NLC IndiaNSE:NLCINDIA -2.65%85 Pretax Margin % is 30.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 22.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:NLCINDIA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹288.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, NLC India ranks better than 79.2% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. NLC India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,176 Mil. NLC India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50,425 Mil. Therefore, NLC India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLC India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NLCINDIA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.72 Med: 22.65 Max: 28.51
Current: 22.16
NSE:NLCINDIA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.2% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.065
vs NSE:NLCINDIA: 22.16
NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) 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.
NLC India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
NLC India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NLC India'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:NLCINDIA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NLC India'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.
NLC India Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NLC India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLC India'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.
NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.10% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NLC India and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 22.65. Over the past decade, NLC India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.72 to 28.51. According to the industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #104 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is NLC India's Pretax Margin % too high?
NLC India's current Pretax Margin % of 30.10% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 22.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.72 to a high of 28.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. NLC India's value of 30.10% is 149.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NLC India ranks #104 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NLC India has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLC India's Pretax Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #104 out of 500 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places NLC India in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. NLC India's value of 30.10% is 149.5% above this benchmark. Historically, NLC India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.72 to 28.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.65 vs. the industry median of 12.07, NLC India 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 500 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. NLC India's current Pretax Margin % of 30.10% is 149.5% 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 NLC India and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLC India's current Pretax Margin % is 30.10%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 22.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹288.13, compared to a current price of ₹294.25 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.10%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 22.65 and 149.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. NLC India's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.10% 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹294.25 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹288.13.
GuruFocus considers NLC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NLCINDIA:
Pretax Margin %: 30.10% (33% above median its 10-year median of 22.65)
GF Value™: ₹288.13 vs. price of ₹294.25 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#104 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NLCINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLC India Ltd is an energy company. The company has two reportable segments namely the Mining segment which is engaged in the mining of lignite and coal, and the Power generation segment which is engaged in the generation and sale of power utilities across the country. The power is generated from Thermal Power Stations and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. It generates maximum revenue from the Power generation segment. It also engaged in providing consultancy and management services relating to mining and power generation.
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