V-Guard IndustriesNSE:VGUARD -2.71%90 Pretax Margin % is 8.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:VGUARD with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹418.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,025 Industrial Products companies, V-Guard Industries ranks better than 54.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for V-Guard Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VGUARD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25 Med: 8.11 Max: 10.68
Current: 6.84
NSE:VGUARD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.12% of 3025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs NSE:VGUARD: 6.84
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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V-Guard Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for V-Guard Industries'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, V-Guard Industries'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.
V-Guard Industries Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, V-Guard Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where V-Guard Industries'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.
V-Guard Industries (NSE:VGUARD) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on V-Guard Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, V-Guard Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 10.68. According to the industry distribution chart, V-Guard Industries ranks #1388 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is V-Guard Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
V-Guard Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 8.38% is near median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 10.68. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. V-Guard Industries' value of 8.38% is 44% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, V-Guard Industries ranks #1388 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, V-Guard Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V-Guard Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, V-Guard Industries ranks #1388 out of 3025 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts V-Guard Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. V-Guard Industries' value of 8.38% is 44% above this benchmark. Historically, V-Guard Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.25 to 10.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 5.82, V-Guard Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,025 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. V-Guard Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 8.38% is 44% 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 V-Guard Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. V-Guard Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 8.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V-Guard Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Guard Industries (NSE:VGUARD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹418.71, compared to a current price of ₹302.90 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 44% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. V-Guard Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 V-Guard Industries (NSE:VGUARD), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.38% 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 V-Guard Industries (NSE:VGUARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V-Guard Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹302.90 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹418.71.
GuruFocus considers V-Guard Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VGUARD:
Pretax Margin %: 8.38% (near median its 10-year median of 8.11)
GF Value™: ₹418.71 vs. price of ₹302.90 (27.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44% above the Industrial Products median (#1388 of 3025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VGUARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
V-Guard Industries Ltd is an India-based consumer electrical and electronics company. It is involved in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of consumer electrical products. Its business segments are Electricals segment which includes PVC Insulated Cables, Switch Gears, Pumps and Modular Switches. The Electronics segment includes Stabilizers, Digital UPS and Solar Inverters. The Consumer segment Durables includes Fans, Water Heaters, Kitchen Appliances, Air Coolers, and Sunflame segment includes products sold under trademark Sunflame and Superflame. The group derives a majority of the revenue from the Electricals segment. Geographically, the company has operations in India.
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