Deepak Builders & Engineers IndiaNSE:DBEIL +3.59%37 Pretax Margin % is 8.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBEIL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks better than 70.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DBEIL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8 Med: 8.17 Max: 15.99
Current: 9.7
NSE:DBEIL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 70.92% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs NSE:DBEIL: 9.70
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Pretax Margin % Chart
NSE:DBEIL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deepak Builders & Engineers India'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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Builders & Engineers India'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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.80 to 15.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #511 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % of 8.42% is near median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 15.99. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's value of 8.42% is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #511 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deepak Builders & Engineers India has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #511 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Deepak Builders & Engineers India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's value of 8.42% is 53.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.80 to 15.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % of 8.42% is 53.1% 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Pretax Margin % is 8.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India stock overvalued right now?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.42%. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 53.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.42% 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Business Description
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Ltd is an integrated engineering and construction company. It is engaged in the business of Construction Contract Works and the Construction of Infrastructure Facilities, including Hospitals, flyovers, bridges, ROBs, RUBs, Roads, and buildings. It also includes projects comprising architectural & structural work, civil works, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, firefighting & fire alarm systems, public health services, information technology systems, modular operating theatres, medical gas pipeline systems, and external development work, including landscaping work. The Company has only one business segment, Construction Services and related services.
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