Zota Health Care (NSE:ZOTA) Pretax Margin %: -16.19% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Zota Health Care Pretax Margin %?

Zota Health Care NSE:ZOTA +0.44% 80 Pretax Margin % is -16.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZOTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,593.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Biotechnology companies, Zota Health Care ranks better than 65.46% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Zota Health Care's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-264 Mil. Zota Health Care's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,632 Mil. Therefore, Zota Health Care's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.19%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zota Health Care's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ZOTA' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.68   Med: 1.86   Max: 14.57
Current: -14.82


NSE:ZOTA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
65.46% of 938 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -89.895 vs NSE:ZOTA: -14.82

Zota Health Care  (NSE:ZOTA) 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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Zota Health Care Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zota Health Care'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.

Zota Health Care Pretax Margin % Chart

Zota Health Care Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
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Zota Health Care Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.71 -12.63 -11.15 -18.15 -16.19

NSE:ZOTA vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zota Health Care'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.


Zota Health Care Pretax Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zota Health Care's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zota Health Care's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Zota Health Care 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.

Zota Health Care'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 )
=-798.367/5386.575
=-14.82 %

Zota Health Care'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 )
=-264.218/1631.753
=-16.19 %

* 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 -16.19% mean?
Zota Health Care (NSE:ZOTA) has a Pretax Margin % of -16.19% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zota Health Care and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zota Health Care ranks #324 out of 938 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Zota Health Care's Pretax Margin % too high?
Zota Health Care's current Pretax Margin % is -16.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Zota Health Care ranks #324 out of 938 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zota Health Care has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zota Health Care's Pretax Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zota Health Care ranks #324 out of 938 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Zota Health Care in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Zota Health Care and its competitors. Zota Health Care's current Pretax Margin % is -16.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zota Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zota Health Care (NSE:ZOTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,593.20, compared to a current price of ₹1,444.90 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -16.19%. Zota Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Zota Health Care (NSE:ZOTA), the current Pretax Margin % is -16.19% 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 Zota Health Care (NSE:ZOTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zota Health Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,444.90 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,593.20. GuruFocus considers Zota Health Care to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ZOTA:

  • Pretax Margin %: -16.19%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,593.20 vs. price of ₹1,444.90 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Zota Health Care Business Description

Address 2/896, Hira Modi Street, Zota House, Sagrampura, Surat, GJ, IND, 395002
Zota Health Care Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and export of pharmaceutical products. The company caters to both domestic and international markets. It offers a vast range of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, ayurvedic, and OTC products in India and overseas as well.
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