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Skanska ABCHIX:SKABS 76 Pretax Margin % is 7.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SKABS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr212.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Skanska AB ranks worse than 52.83% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Skanska AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr3,395 Mil. Skanska AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr48,034 Mil. Therefore, Skanska AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skanska AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SKABs'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 4.23 Max: 7.74
Current: 4.91
CHIX:SKABs's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.83% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs CHIX:SKABs: 4.91
Skanska AB (CHIX:SKABs) 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.
Skanska AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Skanska AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Skanska AB'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:SKABS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Skanska AB'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.
Skanska AB Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Skanska AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skanska AB'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.
Skanska AB (CHIX:SKABS) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.07% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Skanska AB and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Skanska AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.93 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #932 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Skanska AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Skanska AB's current Pretax Margin % of 7.07% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 7.74. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Skanska AB's value of 7.07% is 29.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #932 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Skanska AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skanska AB's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #932 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Skanska AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Skanska AB's value of 7.07% is 29.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Skanska AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.93 to 7.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Skanska AB 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 1,764 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. Skanska AB's current Pretax Margin % of 7.07% is 29.3% 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 Skanska AB 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. Skanska AB's current Pretax Margin % is 7.07%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skanska AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skanska AB (CHIX:SKABS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr212.44, compared to a current price of kr251.80 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.07%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 29.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Skanska AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Skanska AB (CHIX:SKABS), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.07% as of Jun. 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 Skanska AB (CHIX:SKABS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skanska AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr251.80 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr212.44.
GuruFocus considers Skanska AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SKABS:
Pretax Margin %: 7.07% (67% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: kr212.44 vs. price of kr251.80 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% above the Construction median (#932 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SKABS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Skanska AB is one of the world's construction and project development companies. It develops properties and structures in the Nordic region, North America, and elsewhere. The company uses its skills and expertise to develop highways, bridges, mass transit, houses, and logistic centers. Skanska operates in business segments: Construction, that derives majority of total revenue, Residential development, Investment Properties, and Commercial property development. Geographically, the company derives majority of revenue from Sweden, it also has its presence in UK, USA, Norway, and Others.
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