Saudi Ceramic CoSAU:2040 -0.30%61 Pretax Margin % is 6.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates SAU:2040 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks better than 79.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Ceramic Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2040'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.52 Med: 2.49 Max: 16.85
Current: 12.56
SAU:2040's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.29% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs SAU:2040: 12.56
Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) 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.
Saudi Ceramic Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Ceramic Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Ceramic Co'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.
SAU:2040 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Saudi Ceramic Co'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.
Saudi Ceramic Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Ceramic Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Ceramic Co'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.
Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #364 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Saudi Ceramic Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.36% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 6.36% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #364 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Ceramic Co's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #364 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Saudi Ceramic Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 6.36% is 16.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Saudi Ceramic Co 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 1,758 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. Saudi Ceramic Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.36% is 16.1% 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 Saudi Ceramic Co 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. Saudi Ceramic Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.36%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.66, compared to a current price of ﷼26.42 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.36%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 16.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Saudi Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.36% 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 Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.42 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.66.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Ceramic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2040:
Pretax Margin %: 6.36% (155% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: ﷼31.66 vs. price of ﷼26.42 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Construction median (#364 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Ceramic Co is engaged in the production and sale of ceramic products, water heaters, and related components. The company is also involved in the import of related machinery, equipment, and other accessories. It has three reporting segments: the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles and sanitary ware items; the Water Heaters segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of electric water heaters; and the Ceramic Pipes segment, which is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of clay pipes for sanitary ware and sewage networks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the local market.
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