RailTel of IndiaNSE:RAILTEL +1.52%99 Pretax Margin % is 9.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 17.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹495.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks better than 59.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RailTel of India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RAILTEL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.03 Med: 17.33 Max: 33.88
Current: 11.03
NSE:RAILTEL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.34% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs NSE:RAILTEL: 11.03
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) 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.
RailTel of India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
RailTel of India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RailTel of 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:RAILTEL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of 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.
RailTel of India Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of 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.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.31% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RailTel of India and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 17.33. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.03 to 33.88. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #148 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is RailTel of India's Pretax Margin % too high?
RailTel of India's current Pretax Margin % of 9.31% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 17.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.03 to a high of 33.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. RailTel of India's value of 9.31% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #148 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #148 out of 364 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts RailTel of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. RailTel of India's value of 9.31% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.03 to 33.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.33 vs. the industry median of 7.64, RailTel of 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 364 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. RailTel of India's current Pretax Margin % of 9.31% is 21.9% 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RailTel of India's current Pretax Margin % is 9.31%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 17.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹495.55, compared to a current price of ₹307.50 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.31%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 17.33 and 21.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.31% as of Dec. 2025. 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.50 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹495.55.
GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:
Pretax Margin %: 9.31% (46% below median its 10-year median of 17.33)
GF Value™: ₹495.55 vs. price of ₹307.50 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#148 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RAILTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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