Western Carriers (India)NSE:WCIL -0.73%36 Pretax Margin % is 2.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates NSE:WCIL with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Western Carriers (India) ranks worse than 68.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Carriers (India)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WCIL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88 Med: 5.41 Max: 6.43
Current: 2.88
NSE:WCIL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.81% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs NSE:WCIL: 2.88
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) 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.
Western Carriers (India) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Western Carriers (India) 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:WCIL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Carriers (India)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Western Carriers (India)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.88 to 6.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #686 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Western Carriers (India)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Western Carriers (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 2.27% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 6.43. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 2.27% is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #686 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Carriers (India) has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Carriers (India)'s Pretax Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #686 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Western Carriers (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 2.27% is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Carriers (India)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.88 to 6.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Western Carriers (India) 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Western Carriers (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 2.27% is 66.5% 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 Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Carriers (India)'s current Pretax Margin % is 2.27%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Carriers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a current Pretax Margin % of 2.27%. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.27%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 66.5% below the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Western Carriers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.27% 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.
Western Carriers (India) Ltd is a private, asset-light 4PL logistics company focused on rail-based multi-modal transportation. With expertise in road, rail, and sea/river movement, it handles domestic and EXIM cargo across India. The company offers a comprehensive range of logistics services, including single window logistics, multimodal transport, rail and road transport, cargo handling, customs house agency, ocean and air freight, and warehousing. As a key player in the Indian logistics industry, the company provides integrated transportation, warehousing, and ancillary services to meet diverse customer needs.
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