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Associated CeramicsBOM:531168 -0.87%63 Pretax Margin % is 6.06% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 7.13. GuruFocus rates BOM:531168 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹212.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Associated Ceramics ranks worse than 51.84% on this metric.
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.
Associated Ceramics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Associated Ceramics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Associated Ceramics'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.
BOM:531168 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Associated Ceramics'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.
Associated Ceramics Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Associated Ceramics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Ceramics'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.
Associated Ceramics (BOM:531168) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.06% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Associated Ceramics and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 7.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Ceramics ranks #211 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Associated Ceramics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Associated Ceramics' current Pretax Margin % of 6.06% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.13. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Associated Ceramics' value of 6.06% is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Ceramics ranks #211 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated Ceramics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Ceramics' Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Associated Ceramics ranks #211 out of 407 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Associated Ceramics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Associated Ceramics' value of 6.06% is 1.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.13 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Associated Ceramics 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 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. Associated Ceramics's current Pretax Margin % of 6.06% is 1.8% 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 Associated Ceramics 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. Associated Ceramics's current Pretax Margin % is 6.06%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 7.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Ceramics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Ceramics (BOM:531168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹212.24, compared to a current price of ₹159.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.06%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.13 and 1.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 6.17. Associated Ceramics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Associated Ceramics (BOM:531168), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.06% 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.
Is Associated Ceramics (BOM:531168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Ceramics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹159.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹212.24.
GuruFocus considers Associated Ceramics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531168:
Pretax Margin %: 6.06% (15% below median its 10-year median of 7.13)
GF Value™: ₹212.24 vs. price of ₹159.00 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Building Materials median (#211 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated Ceramics Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of refractory items. The company is involved in refractory and pottery work, the buying and selling of minerals and mineral products, and trading in cement, lime, and stone. It operates in two segments: refractory items and solar energy. The majority of its revenue comes from refractory items.
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