Espe SpAMIL:ESPE -1.32%14 Pretax Margin % is 12.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates MIL:ESPE with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, Espe SpA ranks better than 79.41% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Espe SpA's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.34 Mil. Espe SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €60.55 Mil. Therefore, Espe SpA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Espe SpA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ESPE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 5.84 Max: 12.77
Current: 12.77
MIL:ESPE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.41% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs MIL:ESPE: 12.77
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) 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.
Espe SpA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Espe SpA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Espe SpA'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:ESPE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Espe SpA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.13% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Espe SpA and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, Espe SpA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.63 to 12.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #363 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Espe SpA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Espe SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 12.13% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 12.77. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Espe SpA's value of 12.13% is 118.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #363 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Espe SpA has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espe SpA's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #363 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Espe SpA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Espe SpA's value of 12.13% is 118.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Espe SpA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.63 to 12.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Espe SpA 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 5.56, 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. Espe SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 12.13% is 118.2% 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 Espe SpA 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. Espe SpA's current Pretax Margin % is 12.13%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espe SpA stock overvalued right now?
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.13%. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.13%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 118.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.56. Espe SpA's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.13% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
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