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LafargeHolcim MarocCAS:LHM -0.06%79 Pretax Margin % is 40.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 33.36. GuruFocus rates CAS:LHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD2,210.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, LafargeHolcim Maroc ranks better than 95.79% 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.
LafargeHolcim Maroc Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LafargeHolcim Maroc Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LafargeHolcim Maroc'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.
CAS:LHM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, LafargeHolcim Maroc'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.
LafargeHolcim Maroc Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, LafargeHolcim Maroc's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LafargeHolcim Maroc'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.
LafargeHolcim Maroc (CAS:LHM) has a Pretax Margin % of 40.02% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LafargeHolcim Maroc and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 33.36. Over the past decade, LafargeHolcim Maroc's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.63 to 38.03. According to the industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Maroc ranks #17 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is LafargeHolcim Maroc's Pretax Margin % too high?
LafargeHolcim Maroc's current Pretax Margin % of 40.02% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 33.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.63 to a high of 38.03. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. LafargeHolcim Maroc's value of 40.02% is 568.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Maroc ranks #17 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LafargeHolcim Maroc has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LafargeHolcim Maroc's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Maroc ranks #17 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LafargeHolcim Maroc in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. LafargeHolcim Maroc's value of 40.02% is 568.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LafargeHolcim Maroc's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.63 to 38.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.36 vs. the industry median of 5.99, LafargeHolcim Maroc 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. LafargeHolcim Maroc's current Pretax Margin % of 40.02% is 568.1% 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 LafargeHolcim Maroc 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. LafargeHolcim Maroc's current Pretax Margin % is 40.02%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 33.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LafargeHolcim Maroc stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Maroc (CAS:LHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD2,210.52, compared to a current price of MAD1,760.00 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 40.02%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 33.36 and 568.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. LafargeHolcim Maroc's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 LafargeHolcim Maroc (CAS:LHM), the current Pretax Margin % is 40.02% as of Dec. 2025. 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 LafargeHolcim Maroc (CAS:LHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Maroc stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MAD1,760.00 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD2,210.52.
GuruFocus considers LafargeHolcim Maroc to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:LHM:
Pretax Margin %: 40.02% (20% above median its 10-year median of 33.36)
GF Value™: MAD2,210.52 vs. price of MAD1,760.00 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 568.1% above the Building Materials median (#17 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:LHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LafargeHolcim Maroc SA is a Morocco-based company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and hydraulic binders to the construction industry. Its product portfolio consists of cement, concretes, aggregates, plasters, and lime.
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