Tapi Fruit Processing (NSE:TAPIFRUIT) Pretax Margin %: -4.36% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:TAPIFRUIT Tapi Fruit Processing Ltd NSE:TAPIFRUIT
46 GF Score
Price ₹47.70
GF Value ₹141.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tapi Fruit Processing Pretax Margin %?

Tapi Fruit Processing NSE:TAPIFRUIT 46 Pretax Margin % is -4.36% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TAPIFRUIT with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹141.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tapi Fruit Processing ranks worse than 83.54% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Tapi Fruit Processing's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-7.0 Mil. Tapi Fruit Processing's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹161.6 Mil. Therefore, Tapi Fruit Processing's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:TAPIFRUIT' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.71   Med: -0.71   Max: 1.39
Current: -5.95


NSE:TAPIFRUIT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
83.54% of 1956 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.68 vs NSE:TAPIFRUIT: -5.95

Tapi Fruit Processing  (NSE:TAPIFRUIT) 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.


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Tapi Fruit Processing Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tapi Fruit Processing'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.

Tapi Fruit Processing Pretax Margin % Chart

Tapi Fruit Processing Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.39 -0.99 -0.71 -6.71 -5.95

Tapi Fruit Processing Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.50 -7.71 -5.76 -8.03 -4.36

NSE:TAPIFRUIT vs KHC, GIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tapi Fruit Processing'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.


Tapi Fruit Processing Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Tapi Fruit Processing Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-16.976/285.271
=-5.95 %

Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-7.045/161.644
=-4.36 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -4.36% mean?
Tapi Fruit Processing (NSE:TAPIFRUIT) has a Pretax Margin % of -4.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Tapi Fruit Processing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tapi Fruit Processing ranks #1634 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin % too high?
Tapi Fruit Processing's current Pretax Margin % is -4.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Tapi Fruit Processing ranks #1634 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tapi Fruit Processing has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tapi Fruit Processing's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tapi Fruit Processing ranks #1634 out of 1956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Tapi Fruit Processing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.68, based on 1,956 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. 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 Tapi Fruit Processing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tapi Fruit Processing's current Pretax Margin % is -4.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tapi Fruit Processing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tapi Fruit Processing (NSE:TAPIFRUIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹141.10, compared to a current price of ₹47.70 — trading 66.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -4.36%. Tapi Fruit Processing's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Tapi Fruit Processing (NSE:TAPIFRUIT), the current Pretax Margin % is -4.36% 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 Tapi Fruit Processing (NSE:TAPIFRUIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tapi Fruit Processing stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹47.70 is trading 66.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹141.10. GuruFocus considers Tapi Fruit Processing to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TAPIFRUIT:

  • Pretax Margin %: -4.36%
  • GF Value™: ₹141.10 vs. price of ₹47.70 (66.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TAPIFRUIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tapi Fruit Processing Business Description

Address Varachha Road, Office No. 212 to 214, Sunrise Chambers, Near Ashok Colony, Mini Bazar, Surat, GJ, IND, 395006
Tapi Fruit Processing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of jam and jelly-based products such as candied, crystallized, and glazed fruits, fruit bars, fruit jellies, fruit jams, fruit leathers, chutneys and sauces, beverages, fruit crushes, fruit syrups, and nutraceutical products such as vitamin gummies. The company's revenue mainly comes from the sale of food products distributed through distributors, modern trade, direct sales channels, and others. The company has a domestic and international presence in over 20 countries.
46GF Score

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