TopBuildMEX:BLD 83 Pretax Margin % is 9.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 12.16. GuruFocus rates MEX:BLD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,021.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, TopBuild ranks better than 77.7% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. TopBuild's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,520 Mil. TopBuild's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN26,073 Mil. Therefore, TopBuild's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for TopBuild's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BLD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.67 Med: 12.16 Max: 15.89
Current: 12.05
MEX:BLD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.7% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs MEX:BLD: 12.05
TopBuild (MEX:BLD) 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.
TopBuild Pretax Margin % Related Terms
TopBuild Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TopBuild'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:BLD vs IESC, J, AGX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, TopBuild'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.
TopBuild Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, TopBuild's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TopBuild'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.
TopBuild (MEX:BLD) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on TopBuild and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 12.16. Over the past decade, TopBuild's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.67 to 15.89. According to the industry distribution chart, TopBuild ranks #392 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is TopBuild's Pretax Margin % too high?
TopBuild's current Pretax Margin % of 9.67% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.67 to a high of 15.89. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. TopBuild's value of 9.67% is 75.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TopBuild ranks #392 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TopBuild has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TopBuild's Pretax Margin % compare to IESC and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, TopBuild ranks #392 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places TopBuild in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. TopBuild's value of 9.67% is 75.3% above this benchmark. Historically, TopBuild's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.67 to 15.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.16 vs. the industry median of 5.52, TopBuild 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. TopBuild's current Pretax Margin % of 9.67% is 75.3% 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 TopBuild and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TopBuild's current Pretax Margin % is 9.67%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 12.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TopBuild stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TopBuild (MEX:BLD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,021.44, compared to a current price of MXN7,547.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.67%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.16 and 75.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. TopBuild's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 TopBuild (MEX:BLD), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.67% 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 TopBuild (MEX:BLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TopBuild stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN7,547.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,021.44.
GuruFocus considers TopBuild to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BLD:
Pretax Margin %: 9.67% (20% below median its 10-year median of 12.16)
GF Value™: MXN8,021.44 vs. price of MXN7,547.00 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% above the Construction median (#392 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TopBuild Corp is an installer and distributor of insulation products. Its operating segments are: Installation Services and Specialty Distribution. The Installation Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, installs insulation, commercial roofing, and other building products like glass and windows, rain gutters, doors, etc, mainly in the residential new construction market. The Specialty Distribution segment distributes building and mechanical insulation, insulation accessories, and other building product materials for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. In addition to insulation and accessories, it distributes rain gutters, closet shelving, roofing materials, and other items. Geographically, the firm mainly operates in the U.S. and, to a lesser extent, in Canada.
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