Sharp Chucks and MachinesNSE:SCML -1.11%12 Pretax Margin % is 4.20% as of Mar. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCML with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Sharp Chucks and Machines ranks worse than 57.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharp Chucks and Machines's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCML'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 4.2 Max: 4.23
Current: 4.2
NSE:SCML's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 57.7% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs NSE:SCML: 4.20
Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) 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.
Sharp Chucks and Machines Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sharp Chucks and Machines 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.
Sharp Chucks and Machines Pretax Margin % Chart
Sharp Chucks and Machines Annual Data
Trend
Mar21
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Pretax Margin %
3.48
4.22
4.10
4.23
4.20
Sharp Chucks and Machines Semi-Annual Data
Mar21
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Pretax Margin %
3.48
4.22
4.10
4.23
4.20
NSE:SCML vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sharp Chucks and Machines'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.
Sharp Chucks and Machines Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sharp Chucks and Machines's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharp Chucks and Machines'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.
Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.20% as of Mar. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sharp Chucks and Machines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Sharp Chucks and Machines' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharp Chucks and Machines ranks #1753 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Sharp Chucks and Machines' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sharp Chucks and Machines' current Pretax Margin % of 4.20% is near median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 4.23. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Sharp Chucks and Machines' value of 4.20% is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharp Chucks and Machines ranks #1753 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharp Chucks and Machines has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharp Chucks and Machines' Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sharp Chucks and Machines ranks #1753 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sharp Chucks and Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Sharp Chucks and Machines' value of 4.20% is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sharp Chucks and Machines' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Sharp Chucks and Machines 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 5.85, based on 3,038 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. Sharp Chucks and Machines's current Pretax Margin % of 4.20% is 28.2% 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 Sharp Chucks and Machines and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharp Chucks and Machines's current Pretax Margin % is 4.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharp Chucks and Machines stock overvalued right now?
Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.20%. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 28.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Sharp Chucks and Machines' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Sharp Chucks and Machines (NSE:SCML), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.20% as of Mar. 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.
Sharp Chucks and Machines Ltd is engaged in manufacturing forging products, casting products, and machined components, which have applications in tractors, automobiles, material handling and earth-moving equipment, railways, defense, machine tools, DIY industry, etc. Its product portfolio comprises back plates, spare studs, drill chucks, spare cam locks, lathe chucks, and power chucks, among others. The company also manufactures customized components as per customer-specific requirements and uses. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from its business in India, and also has some exposure to markets outside India.
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