Heidelberg Materials AGHDLMY -0.92%78 Pretax Margin % is 16.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 10.15. GuruFocus rates HDLMY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks better than 74.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heidelberg Materials AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HDLMY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.1 Med: 10.15 Max: 15.46
Current: 13.63
HDLMY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.07% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.04
vs HDLMY: 13.63
Heidelberg Materials AG (OTCPK:HDLMY) 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Heidelberg Materials AG 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.
HDLMY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.68% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 10.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #105 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Pretax Margin % of 16.68% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 10.15. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.04. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 16.68% is 176.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #105 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #105 out of 405 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Heidelberg Materials AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.04. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 16.68% is 176.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.15 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Heidelberg Materials AG 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 6.04, based on 405 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Pretax Margin % of 16.68% is 176.2% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Pretax Margin % is 16.68%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 10.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.17, compared to a current price of $41.87 — trading 73.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.68%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 10.15 and 176.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.04. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.68% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.87 is trading 73.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.17.
GuruFocus considers Heidelberg Materials AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HDLMY:
Pretax Margin %: 16.68% (64% above median its 10-year median of 10.15)
GF Value™: $24.17 vs. price of $41.87 (73.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.2% above the Building Materials median (#105 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDLMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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