DBMG (DBM Global) Pretax Margin %: 3.67% (As of Dec. 2013)


What is DBM Global Pretax Margin %?

DBM Global DBMG +7.14% Pretax Margin % is 3.67% as of Dec. 2013.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. DBM Global's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was $15.3 Mil. DBM Global's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was $416.1 Mil. Therefore, DBM Global's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 3.67%.

The historical rank and industry rank for DBM Global's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


DBMG's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 5.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

DBM Global  (OTCPK:DBMG) 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.

DBM Global Pretax Margin % Related Terms

DBM Global Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Pretax Margin % Chart

DBM Global Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.36 12.49 -0.82 1.24 3.67

DBM Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.36 12.49 -0.82 1.24 3.67

DBM Global Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DBM Global's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DBM Global's Pretax Margin % falls into.


DBM Global Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

DBM Global's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=15.27/416.142
=3.67 %

DBM Global's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=15.27/416.142
=3.67 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 3.67% mean?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.67% as of Dec. 2013. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DBM Global and its competitors.
Is DBM Global's Pretax Margin % too high?
DBM Global's current Pretax Margin % is 3.67%. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. DBM Global's value of 3.67% is 34% below this industry median.
How does DBM Global's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
DBM Global's Pretax Margin % of 3.67% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. DBM Global's value of 3.67% is 34% below this benchmark. 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 5.56, based on 1,763 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. DBM Global's current Pretax Margin % of 3.67% is 34% 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 DBM Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBM Global's current Pretax Margin % is 3.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBM Global stock overvalued right now?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a current Pretax Margin % of 3.67%. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.67% and 34% below the Construction industry median of 5.56. 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 DBM Global (DBMG), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.67% as of Dec. 2013. 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.

DBM Global Business Description

Address 3020 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
DBM Global Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing construction and superior asset management solutions. It offers integrated steel construction services from a single source and professional services that include design-assist, design-build, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling/detailing, fabrication, and advanced field erection. The portfolio of the companies includes Schuff Steel Company, Schuff Steel Management Company, PDC, BDS VirCon and Aitken Manufacturing.