GWA GroupASX:GWA -2.14%79 Pretax Margin % is 16.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 15.35. GuruFocus rates ASX:GWA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, GWA Group ranks better than 85.49% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. GWA Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$34.6 Mil. GWA Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$214.1 Mil. Therefore, GWA Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GWA Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GWA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.52 Med: 15.35 Max: 19.88
Current: 15.92
ASX:GWA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.49% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs ASX:GWA: 15.92
GWA Group (ASX:GWA) 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.
GWA Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GWA Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GWA Group'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.
ASX:GWA vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, GWA Group'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.
GWA Group Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GWA Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GWA Group'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.
GWA Group (ASX:GWA) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.16% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GWA Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.35. Over the past decade, GWA Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 19.88. According to the industry distribution chart, GWA Group ranks #255 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is GWA Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
GWA Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.16% is near median its 10-year median of 15.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 19.88. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. GWA Group's value of 16.16% is 193.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GWA Group ranks #255 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GWA Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GWA Group's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GWA Group ranks #255 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places GWA Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. GWA Group's value of 16.16% is 193.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GWA Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 19.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.35 vs. the industry median of 5.50, GWA Group 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.50, based on 1,757 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. GWA Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.16% is 193.8% 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 GWA Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GWA Group's current Pretax Margin % is 16.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GWA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GWA Group (ASX:GWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.45, compared to a current price of A$2.29 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.35 and 193.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. GWA Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 GWA Group (ASX:GWA), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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 GWA Group (ASX:GWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GWA Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.29 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.45.
GuruFocus considers GWA Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GWA:
Pretax Margin %: 16.16% (near median its 10-year median of 15.35)
GF Value™: A$2.45 vs. price of A$2.29 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.8% above the Construction median (#255 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GWA Group Ltd is an Australian designer of sanitary ware and bathroom fittings that has undergone a divestment program to focus solely on the front-of-wall bathroom and kitchen fittings markets. GWA's portfolio of brands includes Caroma, Dorf, Fowler, and Clark, with Caroma, in particular, enjoying a long history and high brand awareness in the Australian market. The company has one reportable segment, Water Solutions. This segment includes the sale of vitreous china toilet suites, basins, plastic cisterns, taps and showers, baths, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, domestic water control valves, smart products, and bathroom accessories.
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