The historical rank and industry rank for Sarda Energy & Minerals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SARDAEN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.07 Med: 18.36 Max: 28.53
Current: 25.68
NSE:SARDAEN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.44% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs NSE:SARDAEN: 25.68
Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) 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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sarda Energy & Minerals 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.
NSE:SARDAEN vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sarda Energy & Minerals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.97% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sarda Energy & Minerals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.36. Over the past decade, Sarda Energy & Minerals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 28.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sarda Energy & Minerals' current Pretax Margin % of 16.97% is near median its 10-year median of 18.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.07 to a high of 28.53. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 16.97% is 557.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sarda Energy & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarda Energy & Minerals' Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sarda Energy & Minerals in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 16.97% is 557.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarda Energy & Minerals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 28.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.36 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Sarda Energy & Minerals 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Pretax Margin % of 16.97% is 557.8% 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Pretax Margin % is 16.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹530.25, compared to a current price of ₹500.95 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.36 and 557.8% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Sarda Energy & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.97% 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹500.95 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹530.25.
GuruFocus considers Sarda Energy & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SARDAEN:
Pretax Margin %: 16.97% (near median its 10-year median of 18.36)
GF Value™: ₹530.25 vs. price of ₹500.95 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 557.8% above the Steel median (#34 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SARDAEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd is an Indian based company has integrated steel manufacturing facility starting from iron ore mining to the finished steel in the form of wire rod and H.B. wire and also through its subsidiary engaged in the business of generation of power. It is also provides manufacturer and exporter of Ferro Alloys and promoted hydropower projects through SPVs. The group operates in the business segment of Steel, Ferro Alloys, and Power. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Steel segment. The company's products include Pellets, Sponge Iron (DRI), Steel Billets & Wire Rods, Ferro Alloys, Power, and Eco-Bricks Mining.
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