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Cy Carbide Mfg CoBJSE:920238 40 Pretax Margin % is 32.39% as of Jun. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 11.41. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920238 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Cy Carbide Mfg Co ranks better than 91.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cy Carbide Mfg Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BJSE:920238'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.29 Med: 11.41 Max: 27.18
Current: 27.18
BJSE:920238's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.15% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs BJSE:920238: 27.18
Cy Carbide Mfg Co (BJSE:920238) 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.
Cy Carbide Mfg Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cy Carbide Mfg Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cy Carbide Mfg Co'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.
BJSE:920238 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cy Carbide Mfg Co'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.
Cy Carbide Mfg Co Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cy Carbide Mfg Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cy Carbide Mfg Co'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.
Cy Carbide Mfg Co (BJSE:920238) has a Pretax Margin % of 32.39% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cy Carbide Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 11.41. Over the past decade, Cy Carbide Mfg Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.29 to 27.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Cy Carbide Mfg Co ranks #36 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Cy Carbide Mfg Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cy Carbide Mfg Co's current Pretax Margin % of 32.39% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 11.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.29 to a high of 27.18. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Cy Carbide Mfg Co's value of 32.39% is 425% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cy Carbide Mfg Co ranks #36 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cy Carbide Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cy Carbide Mfg Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cy Carbide Mfg Co ranks #36 out of 407 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cy Carbide Mfg Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Cy Carbide Mfg Co's value of 32.39% is 425% above this benchmark. Historically, Cy Carbide Mfg Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.29 to 27.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.41 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Cy Carbide Mfg Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 6.17, based on 407 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. Cy Carbide Mfg Co's current Pretax Margin % of 32.39% is 425% 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 Cy Carbide Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cy Carbide Mfg Co's current Pretax Margin % is 32.39%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 11.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cy Carbide Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Cy Carbide Mfg Co (BJSE:920238) has a current Pretax Margin % of 32.39%. The current Pretax Margin % is 32.39%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 11.41 and 425% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.17. Cy Carbide Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Cy Carbide Mfg Co (BJSE:920238), the current Pretax Margin % is 32.39% as of Jun. 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.
Cy Carbide Mfg Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, production and sales of cemented carbide products. Its product portfolio includes: i) Cemented Carbide Materials: Rods, Tips, Preforms, Dies and Wear Components, ii) Precision CNC Insert, iii) Other Hard Materials: Cermet, PCD, CB, iv) Coating Services, v) High precision Grinding Services. The company supplies these products to various applications in metalworking, woodworking, die & mold, mining, construction, new energy and wear parts, among others.
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