HEC Infra ProjectsNSE:HECPROJECT +0.08%90 Pretax Margin % is 17.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 294% above its 10-year median of 4.46. GuruFocus rates NSE:HECPROJECT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹204.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, HEC Infra Projects ranks better than 71.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HEC Infra Projects's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HECPROJECT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 4.46 Max: 10.44
Current: 9.97
NSE:HECPROJECT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.77% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs NSE:HECPROJECT: 9.97
HEC Infra Projects (NSE:HECPROJECT) 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.
HEC Infra Projects Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HEC Infra Projects Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HEC Infra Projects'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:HECPROJECT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HEC Infra Projects'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.
HEC Infra Projects Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HEC Infra Projects's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HEC Infra Projects'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.
HEC Infra Projects (NSE:HECPROJECT) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HEC Infra Projects and its competitors. This is 294% above median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, HEC Infra Projects' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.43 to 10.44. According to the industry distribution chart, HEC Infra Projects ranks #496 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is HEC Infra Projects' Pretax Margin % too high?
HEC Infra Projects' current Pretax Margin % of 17.58% is 294% above median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 10.44. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. HEC Infra Projects' value of 17.58% is 220.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HEC Infra Projects ranks #496 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HEC Infra Projects has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HEC Infra Projects' Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HEC Infra Projects ranks #496 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts HEC Infra Projects in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. HEC Infra Projects' value of 17.58% is 220.8% above this benchmark. Historically, HEC Infra Projects' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.43 to 10.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 5.48, HEC Infra Projects 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. HEC Infra Projects's current Pretax Margin % of 17.58% is 220.8% 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 HEC Infra Projects 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. HEC Infra Projects's current Pretax Margin % is 17.58%, which is 294% above median its own 10-year median of 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HEC Infra Projects stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEC Infra Projects (NSE:HECPROJECT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹204.10, compared to a current price of ₹139.91 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.58%, which is 294% above median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 220.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. HEC Infra Projects' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 HEC Infra Projects (NSE:HECPROJECT), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.58% 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 HEC Infra Projects (NSE:HECPROJECT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEC Infra Projects stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹139.91 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹204.10.
GuruFocus considers HEC Infra Projects to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HECPROJECT:
Pretax Margin %: 17.58% (294% above median its 10-year median of 4.46)
GF Value™: ₹204.10 vs. price of ₹139.91 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 220.8% above the Construction median (#496 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HECPROJECT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HEC Infra Projects Ltd is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company Contractor in the Electro-Mechanical and Instrumentation Projects. The company services include switchyards; overhead transmission; substations, underground cable lying; Industrial and commercial electrification, battery energy storage system and mini / micro grid Solar projects water pumping stations; solar park; rooftop solar; indoor and outdoor lighting; security; fire alarm systems and others. It serves Steel, Chemical, Cement, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Gas and Oil Sector, Textile, Pharmaceuticals, Power-generation plants, Ports, Banks, Malls, Call Centers, Software Park; and other industries. It is engaged in the EPC Electro-Mechanical Project Business which is their only segment.
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