Sheela FoamNSE:SFL +0.47%82 Pretax Margin % is 8.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates NSE:SFL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,098.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sheela Foam ranks better than 57.11% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sheela Foam's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹943 Mil. Sheela Foam's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,501 Mil. Therefore, Sheela Foam's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sheela Foam's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SFL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.02 Med: 9.69 Max: 13.31
Current: 4.77
NSE:SFL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.11% of 429
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.49
vs NSE:SFL: 4.77
Sheela Foam (NSE:SFL) 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.
Sheela Foam Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sheela Foam Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sheela Foam'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:SFL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sheela Foam'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.
Sheela Foam Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sheela Foam's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sheela Foam'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.
Sheela Foam (NSE:SFL) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.98% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sheela Foam and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, Sheela Foam's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 13.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Sheela Foam ranks #184 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Sheela Foam's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sheela Foam's current Pretax Margin % of 8.98% is near median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.02 to a high of 13.31. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.49. Sheela Foam's value of 8.98% is 157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sheela Foam ranks #184 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sheela Foam has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sheela Foam's Pretax Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sheela Foam ranks #184 out of 429 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sheela Foam in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.49. Sheela Foam's value of 8.98% is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sheela Foam's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 13.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Sheela Foam 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.49, based on 429 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. Sheela Foam's current Pretax Margin % of 8.98% is 157.3% 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 Sheela Foam and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sheela Foam's current Pretax Margin % is 8.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sheela Foam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheela Foam (NSE:SFL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,098.77, compared to a current price of ₹766.55 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 157.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.49. Sheela Foam's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Sheela Foam (NSE:SFL), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.98% 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 Sheela Foam (NSE:SFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheela Foam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹766.55 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,098.77.
GuruFocus considers Sheela Foam to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SFL:
Pretax Margin %: 8.98% (near median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: ₹1,098.77 vs. price of ₹766.55 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#184 of 429)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sheela Foam Ltd is a manufacturer of mattresses and other foam-based home comfort products. Its Comfort Foam and Home Care product portfolio includes Mattresses, Pillows, Mattress protectors, Bolsters, Back cushions, Sofa-cum beds, Bedsheets, and Baby care sheets. It also offers technical foam and furniture foam products such as Laminated foam, Reticulated foam, UV stable foam, Sound absorption foam, and Anti-static foam. Its products cater to different industries such as bedding, furniture, shoes, lingerie, acoustic enclosures, and others. Geographically, the organization sells its products in India and also exports them to other countries. It derives a majority of its revenue from the sales of the Comfort Foam and Home Care line of products. The company's flagship brand is Sleepwell.
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