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Engineers IndiaBOM:532178 -1.13%79 Pretax Margin % is 26.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 21.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:532178 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹245.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Engineers India ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engineers India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532178'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.33 Med: 21.99 Max: 34.86
Current: 22.55
BOM:532178's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.56% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs BOM:532178: 22.55
Engineers India (BOM:532178) 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.
Engineers India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Engineers India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engineers India'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:532178 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Engineers India'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.
Engineers India Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Engineers India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engineers India'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.
Engineers India (BOM:532178) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Engineers India and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 21.99. Over the past decade, Engineers India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 34.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Engineers India ranks #131 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Engineers India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % of 26.13% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.33 to a high of 34.86. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Engineers India's value of 26.13% is 377.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engineers India ranks #131 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engineers India has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engineers India's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Engineers India ranks #131 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Engineers India in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Engineers India's value of 26.13% is 377.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Engineers India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.33 to 34.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.99 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Engineers India 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,761 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. Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % of 26.13% is 377.7% 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 Engineers India and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % is 26.13%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 21.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engineers India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engineers India (BOM:532178) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹245.08, compared to a current price of ₹236.85 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.13%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99 and 377.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Engineers India's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Engineers India (BOM:532178), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.13% 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 Engineers India (BOM:532178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engineers India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹236.85 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹245.08.
GuruFocus considers Engineers India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532178:
Pretax Margin %: 26.13% (19% above median its 10-year median of 21.99)
GF Value™: ₹245.08 vs. price of ₹236.85 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.7% above the Construction median (#131 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engineers India Ltd is engaged in providing design, engineering, procurement, construction, and integrated project management services for oil, gas, fertilizers, steel, railways, power, infrastructure and petrochemical industries. It operates into two segments namely Consultancy and engineering projects and Turnkey projects.
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