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Energy Services of AmericaESOA -0.56%82 Pretax Margin % is 0.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates ESOA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,764 Construction companies, Energy Services of America ranks worse than 63.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Services of America's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESOA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.75 Med: 2.76 Max: 9.53
Current: 2.91
ESOA's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.72% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.465
vs ESOA: 2.91
Energy Services of America (NAS:ESOA) 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.
Energy Services of America Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Energy Services of America Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ESOA vs PHOE, MTRX, MCDIF: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Energy Services of America's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America (ESOA) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Energy Services of America and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1124 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Energy Services of America's Pretax Margin % too high?
Energy Services of America's current Pretax Margin % of 0.44% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Energy Services of America's value of 0.44% is 91.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1124 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Services of America has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Services of America's Pretax Margin % compare to PHOE and MTRX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1124 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Energy Services of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Energy Services of America's value of 0.44% is 91.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Energy Services of America 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 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. Energy Services of America's current Pretax Margin % of 0.44% is 91.9% 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 Energy Services of America 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. Energy Services of America's current Pretax Margin % is 0.44%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Services of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America (ESOA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.44%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 91.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.47. Energy Services of America's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.44% as of Mar. 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56.
GuruFocus considers Energy Services of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESOA:
Pretax Margin %: 0.44% (84% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $16.00 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% below the Construction median (#1124 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
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