Grupo ArgosBOG:GRUPOARGOS +0.56%42 Pretax Margin % is 10.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates BOG:GRUPOARGOS with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of COP11,977.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Grupo Argos ranks better than 66.09% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Grupo Argos's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was COP275,094 Mil. Grupo Argos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was COP2,692,486 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Argos's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Argos's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:GRUPOARGOS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 10.18 Max: 11.26
Current: 10.61
BOG:GRUPOARGOS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.09% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs BOG:GRUPOARGOS: 10.61
Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) 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.
Grupo Argos Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Argos Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Argos'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.
BOG:GRUPOARGOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Grupo Argos'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.
Grupo Argos Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo Argos's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Argos'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.
Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Argos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, Grupo Argos' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #137 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Grupo Argos' Pretax Margin % too high?
Grupo Argos' current Pretax Margin % of 10.22% is near median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 11.26. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Grupo Argos' value of 10.22% is 70.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #137 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Argos has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Argos' Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #137 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Grupo Argos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Grupo Argos' value of 10.22% is 70.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Argos' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 11.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 5.99, Grupo Argos 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. Grupo Argos's current Pretax Margin % of 10.22% is 70.6% 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 Grupo Argos 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. Grupo Argos's current Pretax Margin % is 10.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP11,977.55, compared to a current price of COP18,100.00 — trading 51.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 70.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. Grupo Argos' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.22% 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 Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Argos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP18,100.00 is trading 51.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP11,977.55.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:GRUPOARGOS:
Pretax Margin %: 10.22% (near median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: COP11,977.55 vs. price of COP18,100.00 (51.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% above the Building Materials median (#137 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:GRUPOARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Argos SA is a holding company with businesses spanning multiple industries including cement, energy, highway and airport construction, port operations, real estate, and coal. The Cement segment, which generates the majority of revenue, has a majority ownership stake in Cementos Argos, which manufactures and sells cement, concrete, and cement-related products in multiple countries throughout the Americas. The Energy segment has a majority ownership stake in a company named Celsia, which generates and sells gas, thermal energy, and hydroelectric energy throughout Central and South America.
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