Installed Building ProductsIBP +5.99%96 Pretax Margin % is 7.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates IBP with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $225.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Installed Building Products ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Installed Building Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IBP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93 Med: 7.92 Max: 12.02
Current: 11.63
IBP's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.43% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.18
vs IBP: 11.63
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) 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.
Installed Building Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Installed Building Products 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.
IBP vs TMHC, MTH, CVCO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products'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.
Installed Building Products Pretax Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products'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.
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Installed Building Products and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, Installed Building Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Installed Building Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Installed Building Products' current Pretax Margin % of 7.13% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 12.02. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.18. Installed Building Products' value of 7.13% is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Installed Building Products has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Installed Building Products' Pretax Margin % compare to TMHC and MTH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #26 out of 91 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Installed Building Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.18. Installed Building Products' value of 7.13% is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Installed Building Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 12.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 7.18, Installed Building Products 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.18, based on 91 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. Installed Building Products's current Pretax Margin % of 7.13% is 0.7% 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 Installed Building Products and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Installed Building Products's current Pretax Margin % is 7.13%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Installed Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products (IBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $225.55, compared to a current price of $223.30 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.13%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 0.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.18. Installed Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Installed Building Products (IBP), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.13% 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 Installed Building Products (IBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $223.30 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $225.55.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
Pretax Margin %: 7.13% (10% below median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: $225.55 vs. price of $223.30 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#26 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Installed Building Products Inc is an insulation installer serving the residential new construction market and are also a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping and fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving, mirrors and other products throughout the United States. The company installs fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation, and cellulose insulation. The company has three operating segments consisting of Installation, Manufacturing and Distribution operations. Majority of revenue is derived from Installation segment.
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