D G Khan CementKAR:DGKC -0.01%61 Pretax Margin % is 21.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 11.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:DGKC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨92.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, D G Khan Cement ranks better than 86.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for D G Khan Cement's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:DGKC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.15 Med: 11.13 Max: 36.91
Current: 22.64
KAR:DGKC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.63% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs KAR:DGKC: 22.64
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) 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.
D G Khan Cement Pretax Margin % Related Terms
D G Khan Cement Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for D G Khan Cement'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.
KAR:DGKC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, D G Khan Cement'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.
D G Khan Cement Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, D G Khan Cement's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where D G Khan Cement'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.
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on D G Khan Cement and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 11.13. According to the industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #54 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is D G Khan Cement's Pretax Margin % too high?
D G Khan Cement's current Pretax Margin % of 21.44% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 11.13. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. D G Khan Cement's value of 21.44% is 257.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #54 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, D G Khan Cement has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D G Khan Cement's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #54 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places D G Khan Cement in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. D G Khan Cement's value of 21.44% is 257.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.13 vs. the industry median of 5.99, D G Khan Cement 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 5.99, based on 404 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. D G Khan Cement's current Pretax Margin % of 21.44% is 257.9% 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 D G Khan Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D G Khan Cement's current Pretax Margin % is 21.44%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 11.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D G Khan Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨92.50, compared to a current price of ₨226.90 — trading 145.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.44%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 11.13 and 257.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. D G Khan Cement's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.44% 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨226.90 is trading 145.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨92.50.
GuruFocus considers D G Khan Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:DGKC:
Pretax Margin %: 21.44% (93% above median its 10-year median of 11.13)
GF Value™: ₨92.50 vs. price of ₨226.90 (145.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.9% above the Building Materials median (#54 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:DGKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
D G Khan Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of Clinker, Ordinary Portland and Sulphate Resistant Cement. It has four cement plants, two plants; located at Dera Ghazi Khan, one in Khairpur District, Chakwal, and one in Hub District, Lasbela. Its products are distributed across the Pakistan market. The company has three operating segments, which include the Cement segment: Production and sale of clinker, ordinary portland, and sulphate resistant cement, the Packaging segment: Manufacture and supply of paper products and packing material, the Dairy segment: Production and sale of raw milk.
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