LGI HomesLGIH +5.02%68 Pretax Margin % is 1.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 13.40. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks worse than 60.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LGI Homes's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. LGI Homes's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $320 Mil. Therefore, LGI Homes's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LGI Homes's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LGIH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77 Med: 13.4 Max: 18.14
Current: 5.8
LGIH's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.44% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.03
vs LGIH: 5.80
LGI Homes (NAS:LGIH) 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.
LGI Homes Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LGI Homes Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGI Homes'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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes Pretax Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LGI Homes and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 13.40. Over the past decade, LGI Homes' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.77 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #55 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is LGI Homes' Pretax Margin % too high?
LGI Homes' current Pretax Margin % of 1.35% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 13.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 18.14. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. LGI Homes' value of 1.35% is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #55 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' Pretax Margin % compare to DFH and BZH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #55 out of 91 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LGI Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. LGI Homes' value of 1.35% is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, LGI Homes' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.77 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.40 vs. the industry median of 7.03, LGI Homes 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 7.03, 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. LGI Homes's current Pretax Margin % of 1.35% is 80.8% 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 LGI Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI Homes's current Pretax Margin % is 1.35%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 13.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.72, compared to a current price of $65.84 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.35%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 13.40 and 80.8% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.03. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 12 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.35% 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $65.84 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.72.
GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LGIH:
Pretax Margin %: 1.35% (90% below median its 10-year median of 13.40)
GF Value™: $70.72 vs. price of $65.84 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#55 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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