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Lennox InternationalMIL:1LII 93 Pretax Margin % is 12.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.20. GuruFocus rates MIL:1LII with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €501.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Lennox International ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lennox International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1LII'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06 Med: 13.2 Max: 19.19
Current: 18.93
MIL:1LII's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.57% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs MIL:1LII: 18.93
Lennox International (MIL:1LII) 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.
Lennox International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lennox International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lennox International'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.
MIL:1LII vs MAIR, MAS, CSL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lennox International'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.
Lennox International Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lennox International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lennox International'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.
Lennox International (MIL:1LII) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.94% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lennox International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.20. Over the past decade, Lennox International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 19.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #184 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Lennox International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lennox International's current Pretax Margin % of 12.94% is near median its 10-year median of 13.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 19.19. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lennox International's value of 12.94% is 136.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #184 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lennox International has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lennox International's Pretax Margin % compare to MAIR and MAS?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #184 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lennox International in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lennox International's value of 12.94% is 136.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lennox International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 19.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Lennox International 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 5.47, based on 1,764 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. Lennox International's current Pretax Margin % of 12.94% is 136.6% 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 Lennox International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lennox International's current Pretax Margin % is 12.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lennox International stock overvalued right now?
Lennox International (MIL:1LII) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is €501.24, compared to a current price of €493.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 136.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Lennox International's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Lennox International (MIL:1LII), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.94% 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 Lennox International (MIL:1LII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €493.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €501.24.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1LII:
Pretax Margin %: 12.94% (near median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: €501.24 vs. price of €493.20 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.6% above the Construction median (#184 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1LII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lennox International manufacturers and distributes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products for the North American replacement (75% of sales) and new construction (25% of sales) markets. Residential HVAC (home comfort solutions) accounts for 67% of sales and commercial HVAC (building climate solutions) accounts for the remaining 33% of sales. Lennox's commercial exposure is what its peers refer to as residential and light commercial, and lacks the scale and complexity of what is referred to as an applied solution. The company goes to market with multiple brands, but Lennox is its flagship HVAC brand.
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