IRCON InternationalNSE:IRCON -1.11%82 Pretax Margin % is 7.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 10.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:IRCON with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹154.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, IRCON International ranks better than 66.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IRCON International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IRCON'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.45 Med: 10.55 Max: 18.35
Current: 8.45
NSE:IRCON's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.15% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs NSE:IRCON: 8.45
IRCON International (NSE:IRCON) 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.
IRCON International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
IRCON International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IRCON International'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:IRCON vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, IRCON International'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.
IRCON International Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, IRCON International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IRCON International'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.
IRCON International (NSE:IRCON) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on IRCON International and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 10.55. Over the past decade, IRCON International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.45 to 18.35. According to the industry distribution chart, IRCON International ranks #595 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is IRCON International's Pretax Margin % too high?
IRCON International's current Pretax Margin % of 7.77% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 10.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.45 to a high of 18.35. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. IRCON International's value of 7.77% is 40.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IRCON International ranks #595 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IRCON International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRCON International's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, IRCON International ranks #595 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts IRCON International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. IRCON International's value of 7.77% is 40.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IRCON International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.45 to 18.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.55 vs. the industry median of 5.52, IRCON International 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 5.52, based on 1,758 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. IRCON International's current Pretax Margin % of 7.77% is 40.9% 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 IRCON International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IRCON International's current Pretax Margin % is 7.77%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 10.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRCON International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRCON International (NSE:IRCON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹154.81, compared to a current price of ₹134.16 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.77%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 10.55 and 40.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. IRCON International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 IRCON International (NSE:IRCON), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.77% 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 IRCON International (NSE:IRCON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRCON International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹134.16 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹154.81.
GuruFocus considers IRCON International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCON:
Pretax Margin %: 7.77% (26% below median its 10-year median of 10.55)
GF Value™: ₹154.81 vs. price of ₹134.16 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% above the Construction median (#595 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IRCON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IRCON International Ltd is an India-based integrated engineering and construction company having expertise in infrastructure sectors, including railways, highways, bridges, flyovers, tunnels, metro, railway electrification, EHV sub-stations, electrical and mechanical works, commercial and residential buildings, railway production units, and others. It offers Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services on a lump sum, turnkey, EPC, and item-rate basis for various infrastructure projects. Its geographic segments are International and Domestic, in which it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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