Deme Group NVCHIX:DEMEB 68 Pretax Margin % is 9.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DEMEB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Deme Group NV ranks better than 71.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deme Group NV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DEMEb'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76 Med: 6.91 Max: 9.9
Current: 9.9
CHIX:DEMEb's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.6% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs CHIX:DEMEb: 9.90
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEb) 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.
Deme Group NV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Deme Group NV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deme Group NV'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.
CHIX:DEMEB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deme Group NV'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.
Deme Group NV Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deme Group NV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deme Group NV'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.
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.66% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Deme Group NV and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 6.91. Over the past decade, Deme Group NV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.76 to 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #499 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Deme Group NV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Deme Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 6.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 9.90. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Deme Group NV's value of 9.66% is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #499 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deme Group NV has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deme Group NV's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #499 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Deme Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Deme Group NV's value of 9.66% is 75.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Deme Group NV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.76 to 9.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Deme Group NV 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 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Deme Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 75.6% 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 Deme Group NV and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deme Group NV's current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 6.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deme Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.77, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 75.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. Deme Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.66% 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €155.77.
GuruFocus considers Deme Group NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DEMEB:
Pretax Margin %: 9.66% (40% above median its 10-year median of 6.91)
GF Value™: €155.77 vs. price of €191.00 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% above the Construction median (#499 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DEMEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deme Group NV Is a provider of dredging and construction services intended to cater to the renewable energy industries and environmental works. The company provides engineering and contracting services globally in the offshore renewables and non-renewables sectors and performs a wide variety of dredging activities and offers solutions for soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment, as well as environmental dredging and sediment treatment, thereby serving its clients. It has segments namely Offshore Energy, Dredging & Infra, Environmental and Concessions, out of which Offshore Energy derives maximum revenue. The company geographically operates in America, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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