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GCCB de CVMEX:GCC -1.58%91 Pretax Margin % is 22.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 17.26. GuruFocus rates MEX:GCC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN188.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, GCCB de CV ranks better than 92.57% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. GCCB de CV's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,186 Mil. GCCB de CV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,327 Mil. Therefore, GCCB de CV's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GCCB de CV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GCC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.02 Med: 17.26 Max: 32.19
Current: 28.6
MEX:GCC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.57% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs MEX:GCC: 28.60
GCCB de CV (MEX:GCC) 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.
GCCB de CV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GCCB de CV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GCCB de CV'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:GCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, GCCB de CV'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.
GCCB de CV Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, GCCB de CV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GCCB de CV'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.
GCCB de CV (MEX:GCC) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GCCB de CV and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 17.26. Over the past decade, GCCB de CV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.02 to 32.19. According to the industry distribution chart, GCCB de CV ranks #30 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is GCCB de CV's Pretax Margin % too high?
GCCB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 22.26% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 17.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.02 to a high of 32.19. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. GCCB de CV's value of 22.26% is 271.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GCCB de CV ranks #30 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GCCB de CV has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCCB de CV's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, GCCB de CV ranks #30 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places GCCB de CV in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. GCCB de CV's value of 22.26% is 271.6% above this benchmark. Historically, GCCB de CV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.02 to 32.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.26 vs. the industry median of 5.99, GCCB de CV 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. GCCB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 22.26% is 271.6% 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 GCCB de CV 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. GCCB de CV's current Pretax Margin % is 22.26%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 17.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCCB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCCB de CV (MEX:GCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN188.20, compared to a current price of MXN199.89 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.26%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 17.26 and 271.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. GCCB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 GCCB de CV (MEX:GCC), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.26% 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 GCCB de CV (MEX:GCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCCB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN199.89 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN188.20.
GuruFocus considers GCCB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GCC:
Pretax Margin %: 22.26% (29% above median its 10-year median of 17.26)
GF Value™: MXN188.20 vs. price of MXN199.89 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271.6% above the Building Materials median (#30 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GCC SAB de CV is engaged in producing and selling hydraulic cement, concrete, and aggregates in the markets of Mexico (state of Chihuahua) and the United States of America. The company produces, markets, and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other construction materials. The company is a Mexican entity that manufactures and sells hydraulic cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. Geographically, its operations are spread across Mexico and the United States, with the majority of the revenue deriving from the United States.
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