ArcosaMEX:ACA 75 Pretax Margin % is 4.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 8.41. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,377.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, Arcosa ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Arcosa's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN444 Mil. Arcosa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,309 Mil. Therefore, Arcosa's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arcosa's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.11 Med: 8.41 Max: 14.1
Current: 8.38
MEX:ACA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.68% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs MEX:ACA: 8.38
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) 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.
Arcosa Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arcosa Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcosa'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.
MEX:ACA vs FLR, LGN, GVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Arcosa'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.
Arcosa Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Arcosa's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcosa'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.
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arcosa and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 8.41. Over the past decade, Arcosa's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.11 to 14.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #605 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Arcosa's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arcosa's current Pretax Margin % of 4.30% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.11 to a high of 14.10. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Arcosa's value of 4.30% is 22.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #605 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arcosa has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcosa's Pretax Margin % compare to FLR and LGN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #605 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Arcosa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Arcosa's value of 4.30% is 22.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Arcosa's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.11 to 14.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.41 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Arcosa 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 5.56, based on 1,763 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. Arcosa's current Pretax Margin % of 4.30% is 22.7% 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 Arcosa and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcosa's current Pretax Margin % is 4.30%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 8.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcosa stock overvalued right now?
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,377.16, compared to a current price of MXN2,010.00 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.30%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 8.41 and 22.7% below the Construction industry median of 5.56. Arcosa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Arcosa (MEX:ACA), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.30% 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 Arcosa (MEX:ACA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcosa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,010.00 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,377.16.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACA:
Pretax Margin %: 4.30% (49% below median its 10-year median of 8.41)
GF Value™: MXN1,377.16 vs. price of MXN2,010.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% below the Construction median (#605 of 1763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ACA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcosa Inc is a manufacturer and producer of infrastructure-related products and solutions in the U.S. It operates in three segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. Maximum revenue is generated from the Construction Products segment, which produces aggregates, specialty materials, asphalt, and construction support gear. The Engineered Structures segment mainly manufactures and sells steel and concrete structures for infrastructure businesses, including utility structures for electricity transmission and distribution, structural wind towers, traffic and lighting structures, and telecommunication structures; and the Transportation Products segment builds inland barges, fiberglass covers, winches, marine hardware, and other industrial equipment.
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