MJ GleesonCHIX:GLEL +1.22%71 Pretax Margin % is 0.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GLEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, MJ Gleeson ranks worse than 65.93% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. MJ Gleeson's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.7 Mil. MJ Gleeson's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £173.1 Mil. Therefore, MJ Gleeson's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MJ Gleeson's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GLEl'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78 Med: 12.93 Max: 20.58
Current: 4.89
CHIX:GLEl's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 65.93% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.03
vs CHIX:GLEl: 4.89
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.
MJ Gleeson Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MJ Gleeson Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MJ Gleeson'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:GLEL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson Pretax Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MJ Gleeson's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.99% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MJ Gleeson and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 12.93. Over the past decade, MJ Gleeson's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.78 to 20.58. According to the industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #60 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is MJ Gleeson's Pretax Margin % too high?
MJ Gleeson's current Pretax Margin % of 0.99% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 12.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 20.58. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. MJ Gleeson's value of 0.99% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #60 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MJ Gleeson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MJ Gleeson's Pretax Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #60 out of 91 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MJ Gleeson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. MJ Gleeson's value of 0.99% is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MJ Gleeson's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.78 to 20.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 7.03, MJ Gleeson 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.03, based on 91 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. MJ Gleeson's current Pretax Margin % of 0.99% is 85.9% 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 MJ Gleeson and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MJ Gleeson's current Pretax Margin % is 0.99%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MJ Gleeson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.01, compared to a current price of £2.48 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.99%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 85.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.03. MJ Gleeson's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.99% 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.48 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.01.
GuruFocus considers MJ Gleeson to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GLEL:
Pretax Margin %: 0.99% (92% below median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: £5.01 vs. price of £2.48 (50.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#60 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GLEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MJ Gleeson PLC is engaged in the business of homebuilding. Its business activities flow through two distinct divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes being the revenue earning segment of the two conducts all activities for the development and sale of residential property. The Strategic Land business includes conducting operations relating to enhancing the value of land and ensuring the value is achieved for the stakeholders. Its property offerings are spread across the United Kingdom.
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