Bilfinger SEBFLBF 74 Pretax Margin % is 3.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates BFLBF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Bilfinger SE ranks worse than 54.07% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bilfinger SE's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil. Bilfinger SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,517 Mil. Therefore, Bilfinger SE's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bilfinger SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BFLBF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.95 Med: 2.14 Max: 4.79
Current: 4.69
BFLBF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.07% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs BFLBF: 4.69
Bilfinger SE (OTCPK:BFLBF) 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.
Bilfinger SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bilfinger SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bilfinger SE'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.
BFLBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bilfinger SE'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.
Bilfinger SE Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bilfinger SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bilfinger SE'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.
Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.96% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bilfinger SE and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #950 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Bilfinger SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bilfinger SE's current Pretax Margin % of 3.96% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Bilfinger SE's value of 3.96% is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #950 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bilfinger SE has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bilfinger SE's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #950 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bilfinger SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Bilfinger SE's value of 3.96% is 28% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Bilfinger SE 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 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. Bilfinger SE's current Pretax Margin % of 3.96% is 28% 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 Bilfinger SE 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. Bilfinger SE's current Pretax Margin % is 3.96%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bilfinger SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.66, compared to a current price of $89.96 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.96%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 28% below the Construction industry median of 5.50. Bilfinger SE's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBF), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.96% 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.96 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.66.
GuruFocus considers Bilfinger SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BFLBF:
Pretax Margin %: 3.96% (85% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: $66.66 vs. price of $89.96 (35% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Construction median (#950 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFLBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bilfinger SE is an international industrial services provider. It delivers customized engineering services to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil, and gas markets. Its product portfolio attempts to cover the entire value chain, from consulting and planning to installation and maintenance. Bilfinger has three operating segments: Engineering & Maintenance Europe, Engineering & Maintenance International, and Technologies.
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