Apex Buildsys (BOM:531615) Pretax Margin %: -131.22% (As of Mar. 2016)

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What is Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin %?

Apex Buildsys BOM:531615 Pretax Margin % is -131.22% as of Mar. 2016.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Apex Buildsys's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2016 was ₹-1,150.0 Mil. Apex Buildsys's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2016 was ₹876.3 Mil. Therefore, Apex Buildsys's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was -131.22%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Apex Buildsys's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:531615's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 5.44
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Apex Buildsys  (BOM:531615) 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.

Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex Buildsys'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.

Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin % Chart

Apex Buildsys Annual Data
Trend Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.42 3.11 0.08 -49.72 -131.22

Apex Buildsys Semi-Annual Data
Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.42 3.11 0.08 -49.72 -131.22

BOM:531615 vs GDSI, CMXC, STLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Apex Buildsys'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.

Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Apex Buildsys's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apex Buildsys's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Apex Buildsys Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Apex Buildsys's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2016 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2016 )
=-1149.952/876.339
=-131.22 %

Apex Buildsys's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2016 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2016 )
=-1149.952/876.339
=-131.22 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -131.22% mean?
Apex Buildsys (BOM:531615) has a Pretax Margin % of -131.22% as of Mar. 2016. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Apex Buildsys and its competitors.
Is Apex Buildsys' Pretax Margin % too high?
Apex Buildsys' current Pretax Margin % is -131.22%.
How does Apex Buildsys' Pretax Margin % compare to GDSI and CMXC?
Apex Buildsys' Pretax Margin % of -131.22% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.44. 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 5.44, based on 1,768 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. 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 Apex Buildsys and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Buildsys's current Pretax Margin % is -131.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Buildsys stock overvalued right now?
Apex Buildsys (BOM:531615) has a current Pretax Margin % of -131.22%. The current Pretax Margin % is -131.22%. 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 Apex Buildsys (BOM:531615), the current Pretax Margin % is -131.22% as of Mar. 2016. 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.

Apex Buildsys Business Description

Address Plot no. 17, Phase 4, Sector 18, INCUSPAZE CAMPUS, 5th Floor, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122015
Apex Buildsys Ltd is the Pre Engineered Steel Buildings Manufacturer Company. The company deals with Heavy Fabrications, and Turnkey Solution. Its business segment includes Metal Products and Allied Services, Entertainment Business and others. It is further divided into three divisions namely Engineering division, Manufacturing division, and Execution division. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Metal Products.