Ramkrishna ForgingsNSE:RKFORGE -0.35%84 Pretax Margin % is 4.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 6.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:RKFORGE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹788.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Ramkrishna Forgings ranks worse than 68.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ramkrishna Forgings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RKFORGE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 6.72 Max: 13.09
Current: 1.98
NSE:RKFORGE's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.23% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs NSE:RKFORGE: 1.98
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.
Ramkrishna Forgings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ramkrishna Forgings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ramkrishna Forgings'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:RKFORGE vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ramkrishna Forgings'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.
Ramkrishna Forgings Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ramkrishna Forgings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ramkrishna Forgings'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.
Ramkrishna Forgings (NSE:RKFORGE) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ramkrishna Forgings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 6.72. Over the past decade, Ramkrishna Forgings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 13.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Ramkrishna Forgings ranks #2068 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Ramkrishna Forgings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ramkrishna Forgings' current Pretax Margin % of 4.84% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 13.09. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Ramkrishna Forgings' value of 4.84% is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ramkrishna Forgings ranks #2068 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ramkrishna Forgings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramkrishna Forgings' Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ramkrishna Forgings ranks #2068 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ramkrishna Forgings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Ramkrishna Forgings' value of 4.84% is 17% below this benchmark. Historically, Ramkrishna Forgings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 13.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.72 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Ramkrishna Forgings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,031 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. Ramkrishna Forgings's current Pretax Margin % of 4.84% is 17% 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 Ramkrishna Forgings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ramkrishna Forgings's current Pretax Margin % is 4.84%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 6.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramkrishna Forgings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramkrishna Forgings (NSE:RKFORGE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹788.16, compared to a current price of ₹562.90 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.84%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.72 and 17% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. Ramkrishna Forgings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Ramkrishna Forgings (NSE:RKFORGE), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.84% 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 Ramkrishna Forgings (NSE:RKFORGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramkrishna Forgings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹562.90 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹788.16.
GuruFocus considers Ramkrishna Forgings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RKFORGE:
Pretax Margin %: 4.84% (28% below median its 10-year median of 6.72)
GF Value™: ₹788.16 vs. price of ₹562.90 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% below the Industrial Products median (#2068 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RKFORGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd is an Indian-based company, that engages in the manufacture of forgings and production of metal products. Its product portfolio includes engine components, front and rear axle components, transmission components, crown wheels and bellcrank assemblies, and others. The company's forgings are used in various industries and sectors, including automotive, earth moving and mining, farm equipment, general engineering, railways, steel plants, and others. Geographically the company caters its services to both domestic and overseas markets.
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