Dilip BuildconNSE:DBL -0.96%69 Pretax Margin % is 6.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹323.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Dilip Buildcon ranks better than 85.83% on this metric.
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.
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Dilip Buildcon Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dilip Buildcon'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.
NSE:DBL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dilip Buildcon's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dilip Buildcon'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.
Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.66% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dilip Buildcon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #249 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Dilip Buildcon's Pretax Margin % too high?
Dilip Buildcon's current Pretax Margin % of 6.66% is near median its 10-year median of 6.23. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Dilip Buildcon's value of 6.66% is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #249 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dilip Buildcon has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dilip Buildcon's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dilip Buildcon ranks #249 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Dilip Buildcon in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Dilip Buildcon's value of 6.66% is 21.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Dilip Buildcon 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. Dilip Buildcon's current Pretax Margin % of 6.66% is 21.1% 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 Dilip Buildcon 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. Dilip Buildcon's current Pretax Margin % is 6.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dilip Buildcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹323.47, compared to a current price of ₹437.30 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 21.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. Dilip Buildcon's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.66% 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 Dilip Buildcon (NSE:DBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dilip Buildcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹437.30 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹323.47.
GuruFocus considers Dilip Buildcon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DBL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.66% (near median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: ₹323.47 vs. price of ₹437.30 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% above the Construction median (#249 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dilip Buildcon Ltd operates as a road construction company in India. It develops infrastructure facilities on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis and takes contracts from the government, other parties, and special-purpose vehicles. The Group has two business Segments: EPC Projects: Construction /Development of Infrastructure Project; Road Infrastructure Maintenance & Toll operations: Maintenance of Road Infrastructure & Toll Operations governed by the Concession agreements entered with the principals and Annuity Projects & Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the EPC projects segment.
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