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Ramco CementsNSE:RAMCOCEM +0.65%80 Pretax Margin % is 6.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 13.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAMCOCEM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹983.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Ramco Cements ranks better than 60.64% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ramco Cements's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,733 Mil. Ramco Cements's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹26,103 Mil. Therefore, Ramco Cements's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ramco Cements's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RAMCOCEM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75 Med: 13.72 Max: 21.75
Current: 9.65
NSE:RAMCOCEM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.64% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.925
vs NSE:RAMCOCEM: 9.65
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.
Ramco Cements Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ramco Cements Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ramco Cements'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:RAMCOCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Ramco Cements'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.
Ramco Cements Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Ramco Cements's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ramco Cements'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.
Ramco Cements (NSE:RAMCOCEM) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ramco Cements and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 13.72. Over the past decade, Ramco Cements' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 21.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Ramco Cements ranks #159 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Ramco Cements' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ramco Cements' current Pretax Margin % of 6.64% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 13.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 21.75. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.93. Ramco Cements' value of 6.64% is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ramco Cements ranks #159 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ramco Cements has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramco Cements' Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Ramco Cements ranks #159 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ramco Cements in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.93. Ramco Cements' value of 6.64% is 12.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ramco Cements' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 21.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.72 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Ramco Cements 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.93, based on 404 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. Ramco Cements's current Pretax Margin % of 6.64% is 12.1% 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 Ramco Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ramco Cements's current Pretax Margin % is 6.64%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 13.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramco Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramco Cements (NSE:RAMCOCEM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹983.90, compared to a current price of ₹925.80 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.64%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 13.72 and 12.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.93. Ramco Cements' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Ramco Cements (NSE:RAMCOCEM), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.64% 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 Ramco Cements (NSE:RAMCOCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramco Cements stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹925.80 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹983.90.
GuruFocus considers Ramco Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RAMCOCEM:
Pretax Margin %: 6.64% (52% below median its 10-year median of 13.72)
GF Value™: ₹983.90 vs. price of ₹925.80 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% above the Building Materials median (#159 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RAMCOCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ramco Cements Ltd, part of Ramco Group, is a producer of Portland cement. The company owns grinding units and packing terminals, as well as integrated cement plants. Its cement is sold under the Ramco Supergrade brand in India. Other products include ready-mix concrete and dry-mortar products. Ramco Cements also operates wind farms in India.
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