Patel EngineeringNSE:PATELENG -1.40%80 Pretax Margin % is 3.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATELENG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹47.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Patel Engineering ranks better than 50.6% 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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Patel Engineering Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patel Engineering'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:PATELENG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Patel Engineering's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.99% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Patel Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #868 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Patel Engineering's Pretax Margin % too high?
Patel Engineering's current Pretax Margin % of 3.99% is near median its 10-year median of 4.16. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Patel Engineering's value of 3.99% is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #868 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Engineering has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Engineering's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #868 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Patel Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Patel Engineering's value of 3.99% is 27.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Patel Engineering has consistently been below 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. Patel Engineering's current Pretax Margin % of 3.99% is 27.5% below 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 Patel Engineering 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. Patel Engineering's current Pretax Margin % is 3.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹47.98, compared to a current price of ₹34.44 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 27.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.50. Patel Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.99% 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹34.44 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹47.98.
GuruFocus considers Patel Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PATELENG:
Pretax Margin %: 3.99% (near median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: ₹47.98 vs. price of ₹34.44 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Construction median (#868 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PATELENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patel Engineering Ltd is a company that undertakes civil construction and engineering projects. The company is engaged in segments including engineering procurement and construction (EPC) and real estate. It generates a vast majority of its revenue from the EPC segment within India. The company projects include all sectors of the infrastructure industry from dams, tunnels, micro-runnels, hydroelectric projects, irrigation projects, highways, roads, bridges, railways, refineries to real estate, and townships.
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