Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM -0.43%73 Pretax Margin % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks worse than 61.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Doman Building Materials Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 3.22 Max: 5.44
Current: 2.74
TSX:DBM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 61.54% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs TSX:DBM: 2.74
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Doman Building Materials Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Pretax Margin % Chart
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group'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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Doman Building Materials Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.65 to 5.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #96 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 5.44. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 3.58% is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #96 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #96 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Doman Building Materials Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 3.58% is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Doman Building Materials Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.65 to 5.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Doman Building Materials Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 14.8% 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.37, compared to a current price of C$11.52 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 14.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.58% 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.52 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.37.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
Pretax Margin %: 3.58% (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: C$9.37 vs. price of C$11.52 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#96 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Business Description
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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