PTC IndiaNSE:PTC +0.05%81 Pretax Margin % is 4.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:PTC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹185.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, PTC India ranks worse than 57.11% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. PTC India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,639 Mil. PTC India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38,600 Mil. Therefore, PTC India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PTC India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PTC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 4.42 Max: 7.18
Current: 5.57
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.
PTC India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PTC India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PTC 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:PTC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, PTC 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.
PTC India Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, PTC India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTC 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.
PTC India (NSE:PTC) 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 PTC India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, PTC India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.08 to 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PTC India ranks #241 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is PTC India's Pretax Margin % too high?
PTC India's current Pretax Margin % of 4.24% is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 7.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. PTC India's value of 4.24% is 51% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTC India ranks #241 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PTC India has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTC India's Pretax Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, PTC India ranks #241 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PTC India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. PTC India's value of 4.24% is 51% below this benchmark. Historically, PTC India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.08 to 7.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 8.66, PTC India 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. PTC India's current Pretax Margin % of 4.24% is 51% 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 PTC India and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PTC India's current Pretax Margin % is 4.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTC India (NSE:PTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹185.00, compared to a current price of ₹181.89 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 51% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. PTC India's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 PTC India (NSE:PTC), 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 PTC India (NSE:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹181.89 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹185.00.
GuruFocus considers PTC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PTC:
Pretax Margin %: 4.24% (near median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: ₹185.00 vs. price of ₹181.89 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#241 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PTC India Ltd is a holding company. It is involved in the trading of electricity and offers power trading solutions in India. The company's segments include Power: it includes trading & generation of power. Financing business: It includes investing in equity or extending debt to power projects in generation, transmission, distribution, fuel resources, and fuel-related infrastructure. The company derives the majority of its revenue from India.
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