SP RefractoriesNSE:SPRL +4.47%70 Pretax Margin % is 15.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPRL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹140.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, SP Refractories ranks better than 80.15% 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.
SP Refractories Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SP Refractories Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SP Refractories'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:SPRL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, SP Refractories'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.
SP Refractories Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, SP Refractories's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SP Refractories'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.
SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SP Refractories and its competitors. This is 262% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, SP Refractories' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 16.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #80 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is SP Refractories' Pretax Margin % too high?
SP Refractories' current Pretax Margin % of 15.22% is 262% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 16.83. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. SP Refractories' value of 15.22% is 156.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #80 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SP Refractories has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SP Refractories' Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #80 out of 403 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SP Refractories in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. SP Refractories' value of 15.22% is 156.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SP Refractories' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 16.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 5.94, SP Refractories 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 5.94, based on 403 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. SP Refractories's current Pretax Margin % of 15.22% is 156.2% 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 SP Refractories and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SP Refractories's current Pretax Margin % is 15.22%, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SP Refractories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹140.51, compared to a current price of ₹115.70 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.22%, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 156.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. SP Refractories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.22% 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹115.70 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹140.51.
GuruFocus considers SP Refractories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SPRL:
Pretax Margin %: 15.22% (262% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: ₹140.51 vs. price of ₹115.70 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.2% above the Building Materials median (#80 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SPRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SP Refractories Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying refractory material made using hydrated lime, calcined alumina, and other raw materials. The company is involved in single segment of manufacturing and supplying of high quality refractory material. Its core focus is on refractory cement which is a niche and high-margin cement widely used in iron and steel and construction industries because of its thermal conductivity, maximum strength, and heat resistance.
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