Par Drugs and ChemicalsNSE:PAR +0.38%76 Pretax Margin % is 4.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:PAR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹207.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Drug Manufacturers companies, Par Drugs and Chemicals ranks better than 74.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Par Drugs and Chemicals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PAR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07 Med: 16.28 Max: 24.59
Current: 16.69
NSE:PAR's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.21% of 954
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.295
vs NSE:PAR: 16.69
Par Drugs and Chemicals (NSE:PAR) 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.
Par Drugs and Chemicals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Par Drugs and Chemicals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Par Drugs and Chemicals'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.
Par Drugs and Chemicals Pretax Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Par Drugs and Chemicals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Par Drugs and Chemicals'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.
Par Drugs and Chemicals (NSE:PAR) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Par Drugs and Chemicals and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 16.28. Over the past decade, Par Drugs and Chemicals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 24.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Par Drugs and Chemicals ranks #246 out of 954 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Par Drugs and Chemicals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Par Drugs and Chemicals' current Pretax Margin % of 4.24% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 16.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 24.59. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Par Drugs and Chemicals' value of 4.24% is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Par Drugs and Chemicals ranks #246 out of 954 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Par Drugs and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Par Drugs and Chemicals' Pretax Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Par Drugs and Chemicals ranks #246 out of 954 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Par Drugs and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Par Drugs and Chemicals' value of 4.24% is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Par Drugs and Chemicals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 24.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Par Drugs and Chemicals has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.30, based on 954 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. Par Drugs and Chemicals's current Pretax Margin % of 4.24% is 41.9% below 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 Par Drugs and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Par Drugs and Chemicals's current Pretax Margin % is 4.24%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Par Drugs and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Par Drugs and Chemicals (NSE:PAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹207.71, compared to a current price of ₹90.13 — trading 56.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.24%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 41.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.30. Par Drugs and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Par Drugs and Chemicals (NSE:PAR), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.24% 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 Par Drugs and Chemicals (NSE:PAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Par Drugs and Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹90.13 is trading 56.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹207.71.
GuruFocus considers Par Drugs and Chemicals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PAR:
Pretax Margin %: 4.24% (74% below median its 10-year median of 16.28)
GF Value™: ₹207.71 vs. price of ₹90.13 (56.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#246 of 954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Par Drugs and Chemicals Ltd manufactures active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, serving domestic and international markets. Specializing in essential magnesium-based compounds and other specialty chemicals such as Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Magnesium Carbonate, various grades of Magnesium Oxide, Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel, and Sucralfate USP, the Company produces high-quality bulk drugs used in the formulation of finished pharmaceutical products like tablets, capsules, and liquids. Committed to maintaining stringent quality standards and utilizing manufacturing processes, the Company plays a vital role in supplying reliable ingredients that ensure the safety, efficacy, and stability of pharmaceutical formulations internationally.
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