Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Tax Rate %: 28.89% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:STARCEMENT Star Cement Ltd NSE:STARCEMENT
80 GF Score
Price ₹204.88
GF Value ₹269.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Star Cement Tax Rate %?

Star Cement NSE:STARCEMENT +0.43% 80 Tax Rate % is 28.89% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹269.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Star Cement's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹597 Mil. Star Cement's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,068 Mil. Therefore, Star Cement's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.89%.

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Star Cement Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Star Cement Tax Rate % Chart

Star Cement Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Star Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Star Cement Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Star Cement'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 )
=1418.454/5323.013
=26.65 %

Star Cement'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 )
=597.442/2067.692
=28.89 %

* 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 28.89% mean?
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a Tax Rate % of 28.89% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Star Cement's Tax Rate % too high?
Star Cement's current Tax Rate % is 28.89%. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Cement's Tax Rate % compare to CRH and VMC?
Star Cement's Tax Rate % of 28.89% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Building Materials 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. Star Cement's current Tax Rate % is 28.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹269.12, compared to a current price of ₹204.88 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 28.89%. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current Tax Rate % is 28.89% 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹204.88 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹269.12. GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:

  • Tax Rate %: 28.89%
  • GF Value™: ₹269.12 vs. price of ₹204.88 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Star Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges 540575:India
Address P-15/1, Taratala Main Road, Century House, 2nd Floor, CPT Colony, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700088
Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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