Trex CoMEX:TREX1 73 Pretax Margin % is 24.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 25.10. GuruFocus rates MEX:TREX1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,259.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, Trex Co ranks better than 92.16% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Trex Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,506 Mil. Trex Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,192 Mil. Therefore, Trex Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trex Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TREX1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.44 Med: 25.1 Max: 27.96
Current: 22.07
MEX:TREX1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.16% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.475
vs MEX:TREX1: 22.07
Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) 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.
Trex Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Trex Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trex Co'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:TREX1 vs FBIN, LPX, GFF: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Trex Co'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.
Trex Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Trex Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trex Co'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.
Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.32% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Trex Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.10. Over the past decade, Trex Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 27.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Trex Co ranks #138 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Trex Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Trex Co's current Pretax Margin % of 24.32% is near median its 10-year median of 25.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.44 to a high of 27.96. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Trex Co's value of 24.32% is 344.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trex Co ranks #138 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trex Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trex Co's Pretax Margin % compare to FBIN and LPX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Trex Co ranks #138 out of 1760 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Trex Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Trex Co's value of 24.32% is 344.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Trex Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 27.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.10 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Trex Co 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 5.48, based on 1,760 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. Trex Co's current Pretax Margin % of 24.32% is 344.2% 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 Trex Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trex Co's current Pretax Margin % is 24.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trex Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,259.33, compared to a current price of MXN835.00 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.10 and 344.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Trex Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Trex Co (MEX:TREX1), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.32% 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 Trex Co (MEX:TREX1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trex Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN835.00 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,259.33.
GuruFocus considers Trex Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TREX1:
Pretax Margin %: 24.32% (near median its 10-year median of 25.10)
GF Value™: MXN1,259.33 vs. price of MXN835.00 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 344.2% above the Construction median (#138 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TREX1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trex Co Inc is a manufacturer of wooden alternative decking products. The company offers outdoor products in the decking, railing, porch, fencing, trim, steel deck framing, and outdoor lighting categories. Its products are sold under the Trex brand and manufactured in the United States. Further, the company licenses its Trex brand to third parties to manufacture and sell products under the Trex trademark. The distribution is focused on wholesale distributors and retail lumber dealers, which in turn sell Trex products to homeowners and contractors, with an emphasis on professional contractors, remodelers, and homebuilders. The company operates in one reportable segment i.e. Trex Residential.
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