The historical rank and industry rank for The United Basalt Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAU:UBP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.35 Med: 5.14 Max: 8.65
Current: 1.51
XMAU:UBP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.09% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs XMAU:UBP: 1.51
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) 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.
The United Basalt Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The United Basalt Products 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.
XMAU:UBP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, The United Basalt Products'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.
The United Basalt Products Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, The United Basalt Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The United Basalt Products'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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.10% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The United Basalt Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #267 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is The United Basalt Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
The United Basalt Products' current Pretax Margin % is -7.10%. Based on the distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #267 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The United Basalt Products has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The United Basalt Products' Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #267 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The United Basalt Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. 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 5.99, 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. 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 The United Basalt Products and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The United Basalt Products's current Pretax Margin % is -7.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The United Basalt Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR122.00, compared to a current price of MUR39.40 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.10%. The United Basalt Products' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.10% 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MUR39.40 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR122.00.
GuruFocus considers The United Basalt Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:UBP:
Pretax Margin %: -7.10%
GF Value™: MUR122.00 vs. price of MUR39.40 (67.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:UBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The United Basalt Products Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, which consist mainly of aggregates, rock sand, and concrete blocks. Other products include precast concrete slabs, ready-to-use dry mortar, various concrete building components, including paving blocks and roof tiles, imported floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware, and a complete range of home building and decorating products, fittings, tools, and garden accessories. Services rendered consist mainly of engineering works by the company's workshop and contracting services. The Groups business segments consist of core business activities, retail, and agriculture. The majority of its activity is performed in Mauritius.
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