Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Tax Rate %: 16.57% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ESTER Ester Industries Ltd NSE:ESTER
67 GF Score
Price ₹87.90
GF Value ₹117.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ester Industries Tax Rate %?

Ester Industries NSE:ESTER -0.20% 67 Tax Rate % is 16.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESTER with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Ester Industries's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16 Mil. Ester Industries's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹94 Mil. Therefore, Ester Industries's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.57%.

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Ester Industries Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Ester Industries Tax Rate % Chart

Ester Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Ester Industries Quarterly Data
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Ester Industries Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Ester Industries's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=31.913/-242.797
=-13.14 %

Ester Industries's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=15.641/94.381
=16.57 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 16.57% mean?
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a Tax Rate % of 16.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ester Industries' Tax Rate % too high?
Ester Industries' current Tax Rate % is 16.57%. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' Tax Rate % compare to LIN and SHW?
Ester Industries' Tax Rate % of 16.57% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ester Industries's current Tax Rate % is 16.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.10, compared to a current price of ₹87.90 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 16.57%. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current Tax Rate % is 16.57% 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹87.90 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.10. GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:

  • Tax Rate %: 16.57%
  • GF Value™: ₹117.10 vs. price of ₹87.90 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ester Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 500136:India
Address Infocity-I, Sector 34, Plot No. 11, Block-A, Gurgaon, HR, IND, 122001
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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