FECONSTC:FCN -1.68%53 Pretax Margin % is 4.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates STC:FCN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫29,729.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, FECON ranks worse than 60.52% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. FECON's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫56,639 Mil. FECON's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫1,302,198 Mil. Therefore, FECON's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FECON's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:FCN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.63 Med: 4.24 Max: 10.76
Current: 3.41
STC:FCN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.52% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs STC:FCN: 3.41
FECON (STC:FCN) 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.
FECON Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FECON Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FECON'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.
STC:FCN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, FECON'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.
FECON Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, FECON's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FECON'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.
FECON (STC:FCN) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FECON and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, FECON ranks #1067 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is FECON's Pretax Margin % too high?
FECON's current Pretax Margin % of 4.35% is near median its 10-year median of 4.24. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. FECON's value of 4.35% is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FECON ranks #1067 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FECON has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FECON's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, FECON ranks #1067 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FECON in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. FECON's value of 4.35% is 21.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 5.56, FECON 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 5.56, based on 1,763 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. FECON's current Pretax Margin % of 4.35% is 21.8% 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 FECON and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FECON's current Pretax Margin % is 4.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FECON stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FECON (STC:FCN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫29,729.41, compared to a current price of ₫11,700.00 — trading 60.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 21.8% below the Construction industry median of 5.56. FECON's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 FECON (STC:FCN), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.35% 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 FECON (STC:FCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FECON stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,700.00 is trading 60.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫29,729.41.
GuruFocus considers FECON to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:FCN:
Pretax Margin %: 4.35% (near median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: ₫29,729.41 vs. price of ₫11,700.00 (60.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% below the Construction median (#1067 of 1763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:FCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FECON Corp operates in the field of construction foundation in Vietnam. It functions as a professional contractor, providing comprehensive solutions for foundation work in the construction field. The company is involved in the business areas of construction, road construction, construction of waterway ports, monitoring, research and development, geotechnical consultancy, geological survey and foundation experiments, monitoring, background treatment, waterproofing underground works, construction of tunnel with shield, and production and construction of tunnel lining.
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