AfrimatJSE:AFT -3.67%71 Pretax Margin % is 0.56% as of Feb. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 17.70. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R97.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks worse than 59.06% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Afrimat's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R26 Mil. Afrimat's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R4,679 Mil. Therefore, Afrimat's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrimat's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92 Med: 17.7 Max: 28.21
Current: 2.92
JSE:AFT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.06% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs JSE:AFT: 2.92
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) 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.
Afrimat Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Afrimat Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat'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.
JSE:AFT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat'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.
Afrimat Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat'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.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.56% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 17.70. Over the past decade, Afrimat's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 28.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #238 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Afrimat's Pretax Margin % too high?
Afrimat's current Pretax Margin % of 0.56% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 17.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 28.21. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Afrimat's value of 0.56% is 90.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #238 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #238 out of 403 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Afrimat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Afrimat's value of 0.56% is 90.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Afrimat's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 28.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.70 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Afrimat 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.94, based on 403 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. Afrimat's current Pretax Margin % of 0.56% is 90.6% 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 Afrimat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrimat's current Pretax Margin % is 0.56%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 17.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrimat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat (JSE:AFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R97.08, compared to a current price of R27.33 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.56%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 17.70 and 90.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.56% as of Feb. 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R27.33 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R97.08.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
Pretax Margin %: 0.56% (97% below median its 10-year median of 17.70)
GF Value™: R97.08 vs. price of R27.33 (71.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% below the Building Materials median (#238 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrimat Ltd is a South Africa-based company. It has five segment Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals, Bulk Commodities, Future Materials and Metals, and Services. The company generates majority of revenue from Construction Materials comprises two distinct product segments: Aggregates and Cement. Aggregates include the sale of sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete-based products. Concrete-based products are produced using rock, sand, water, cement, and readymix concrete are typically used in various construction applications. The segment also includes the processing and sale of fly-ash, a by-product used to enhance concrete performance. Cement consists of the manufacturing and supply of cement. The Group views the entire southern African region as a single geographical area.
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