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Window Asia PCLBKK:WINDOW -1.35%20 Pretax Margin % is 7.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates BKK:WINDOW with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Window Asia PCL ranks worse than 50.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Window Asia PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:WINDOW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 8.55 Max: 15.23
Current: 5.91
BKK:WINDOW's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.5% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs BKK:WINDOW: 5.91
Window Asia PCL (BKK:WINDOW) 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.
Window Asia PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Window Asia PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Window Asia PCL'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.
BKK:WINDOW vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Window Asia PCL'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.
Window Asia PCL Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Window Asia PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Window Asia PCL'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.
Window Asia PCL (BKK:WINDOW) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Window Asia PCL and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 8.55. Over the past decade, Window Asia PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 15.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Window Asia PCL ranks #204 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Window Asia PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Window Asia PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 7.60% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 15.23. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Window Asia PCL's value of 7.60% is 26.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Window Asia PCL ranks #204 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Window Asia PCL has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Window Asia PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Window Asia PCL ranks #204 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Window Asia PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Window Asia PCL's value of 7.60% is 26.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Window Asia PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 15.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 5.99, Window Asia PCL 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 5.99, based on 404 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. Window Asia PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 7.60% is 26.9% 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 Window Asia PCL and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Window Asia PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 7.60%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Window Asia PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Window Asia PCL (BKK:WINDOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.75, compared to a current price of ฿0.73 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.60%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 26.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. Window Asia PCL's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Window Asia PCL (BKK:WINDOW), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.60% 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 Window Asia PCL (BKK:WINDOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Window Asia PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.73 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.75.
GuruFocus considers Window Asia PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:WINDOW:
Pretax Margin %: 7.60% (11% below median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: ฿0.75 vs. price of ฿0.73 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% above the Building Materials median (#204 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:WINDOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Window Asia PCL is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of doors, windows, fences, and construction components. The company operates in four segments Modern Trade, Traditional Trade, Window Asia Shop, and others and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Modern trade segment. Its products includes: Doors, Windows, and Custom-made products.
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