Orient ElectricNSE:ORIENTELEC +2.60%85 Pretax Margin % is 5.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 5.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTELEC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹274.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Orient Electric ranks better than 52.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Electric's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTELEC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 5.62 Max: 8.1
Current: 3.89
NSE:ORIENTELEC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.79% of 430
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs NSE:ORIENTELEC: 3.89
Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) 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.
Orient Electric Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Orient Electric Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Electric'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:ORIENTELEC vs SN, SGI, MHK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Orient Electric'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.
Orient Electric Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Orient Electric's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Electric'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.
Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Orient Electric and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.62. Over the past decade, Orient Electric's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #203 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Orient Electric's Pretax Margin % too high?
Orient Electric's current Pretax Margin % of 5.74% is near median its 10-year median of 5.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 8.10. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.48. Orient Electric's value of 5.74% is 64.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #203 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Electric has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Electric's Pretax Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #203 out of 430 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Orient Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.48. Orient Electric's value of 5.74% is 64.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Electric's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 8.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.62 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Orient Electric 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.48, based on 430 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. Orient Electric's current Pretax Margin % of 5.74% is 64.9% 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 Orient Electric and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Electric's current Pretax Margin % is 5.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹274.82, compared to a current price of ₹180.03 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.62 and 64.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.48. Orient Electric's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.74% 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 Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Electric stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹180.03 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹274.82.
GuruFocus considers Orient Electric to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTELEC:
Pretax Margin %: 5.74% (near median its 10-year median of 5.62)
GF Value™: ₹274.82 vs. price of ₹180.03 (34.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#203 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTELEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Electric Ltd is a consumer electrical manufacturer. The company's operating segment includes Electrical Consumer Durables and Lighting & Switchgear. It generates maximum revenue from the Electrical Consumer Durables segment, which consists of the manufacture/purchase and sale of Electric Fans; ceiling, portable, and airflow, along with components and accessories, and Appliances; coolers, geysers, home appliances, and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India and the rest from other regions.
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