EMSNSE:EMSLIMITED +0.98%71 Pretax Margin % is 12.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 27.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:EMSLIMITED with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹458.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, EMS ranks better than 87.59% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. EMS's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹148 Mil. EMS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,205 Mil. Therefore, EMS's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EMS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EMSLIMITED'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.63 Med: 27.48 Max: 30.19
Current: 17.64
NSE:EMSLIMITED's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.59% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs NSE:EMSLIMITED: 17.64
EMS (NSE:EMSLIMITED) 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.
EMS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
EMS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for EMS'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:EMSLIMITED vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, EMS'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.
EMS Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, EMS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EMS'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.
EMS (NSE:EMSLIMITED) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on EMS and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 27.48. Over the past decade, EMS's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.63 to 30.19. According to the industry distribution chart, EMS ranks #218 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is EMS's Pretax Margin % too high?
EMS's current Pretax Margin % of 12.25% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 27.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.63 to a high of 30.19. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. EMS's value of 12.25% is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EMS ranks #218 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EMS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EMS's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, EMS ranks #218 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places EMS in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. EMS's value of 12.25% is 123.5% above this benchmark. Historically, EMS's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.63 to 30.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.48 vs. the industry median of 5.48, EMS 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 1,757 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. EMS's current Pretax Margin % of 12.25% is 123.5% 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 EMS 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. EMS's current Pretax Margin % is 12.25%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 27.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EMS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMS (NSE:EMSLIMITED) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹458.27, compared to a current price of ₹427.65 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.25%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 27.48 and 123.5% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. EMS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 EMS (NSE:EMSLIMITED), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.25% 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 EMS (NSE:EMSLIMITED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹427.65 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹458.27.
GuruFocus considers EMS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EMSLIMITED:
Pretax Margin %: 12.25% (55% below median its 10-year median of 27.48)
GF Value™: ₹458.27 vs. price of ₹427.65 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.5% above the Construction median (#218 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EMSLIMITED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EMS Ltd is a multi-disciplinary Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. It is engaged in the business of Sewerage contractors, Sewerage Treatment Plants (STP) Works, and Electricity transmission and distribution. It is also engaged in the building and manufacturing of its items which are used for construction purposes. The company is engaged in the business of providing turnkey services in water and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, gravity and pressure pipeline networks, reservoirs, and pump houses along with complete electro-mechanical solutions.
71GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:EMSLIMITED
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:EMSLIMITED has been successfully added to your 
