Hochtief AGHOCFF 71 Pretax Margin % is 3.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates HOCFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $188.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 60.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Hochtief AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $398 Mil. Hochtief AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,860 Mil. Therefore, Hochtief AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hochtief AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOCFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 3.38 Max: 4.1
Current: 3.43
HOCFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.3% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs HOCFF: 3.43
Hochtief AG (OTCPK:HOCFF) 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.
Hochtief AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hochtief AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief AG'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.
HOCFF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG (HOCFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.38. Over the past decade, Hochtief AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.03 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1060 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Hochtief AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hochtief AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.67% is near median its 10-year median of 3.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 4.10. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Hochtief AG's value of 3.67% is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1060 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1060 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Hochtief AG's value of 3.67% is 33.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hochtief AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.03 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Hochtief AG 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 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Hochtief AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.67% is 33.5% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current Pretax Margin % is 3.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (HOCFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $188.97, compared to a current price of $590.48 — trading 212.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 33.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.52. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.67% 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $590.48 is trading 212.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $188.97.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOCFF:
Pretax Margin %: 3.67% (near median its 10-year median of 3.38)
GF Value™: $188.97 vs. price of $590.48 (212.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the Construction median (#1060 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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