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Lapidoth CapitalXTAE:LAPD +0.85%91 Pretax Margin % is 6.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates XTAE:LAPD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪71.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, Lapidoth Capital ranks better than 56.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lapidoth Capital's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:LAPD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 7.1 Max: 9.78
Current: 6.53
XTAE:LAPD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 56.3% of 1762
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs XTAE:LAPD: 6.53
Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) 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.
Lapidoth Capital Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lapidoth Capital Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lapidoth Capital'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.
XTAE:LAPD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lapidoth Capital'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.
Lapidoth Capital Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lapidoth Capital's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lapidoth Capital'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.
Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.18% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lapidoth Capital and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, Lapidoth Capital's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 9.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #770 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Lapidoth Capital's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lapidoth Capital's current Pretax Margin % of 6.18% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 9.78. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lapidoth Capital's value of 6.18% is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #770 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lapidoth Capital has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapidoth Capital's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lapidoth Capital ranks #770 out of 1762 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lapidoth Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lapidoth Capital's value of 6.18% is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, Lapidoth Capital's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 9.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Lapidoth Capital 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 5.47, based on 1,762 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. Lapidoth Capital's current Pretax Margin % of 6.18% is 13% 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 Lapidoth Capital and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lapidoth Capital's current Pretax Margin % is 6.18%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapidoth Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪71.90, compared to a current price of ₪76.14 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.18%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 13% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Lapidoth Capital's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.18% 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 Lapidoth Capital (XTAE:LAPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapidoth Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪76.14 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪71.90.
GuruFocus considers Lapidoth Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:LAPD:
Pretax Margin %: 6.18% (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: ₪71.90 vs. price of ₪76.14 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13% above the Construction median (#770 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:LAPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lapidoth Capital Ltd through its subsidiaries is engaged in various fields, including contracting and entrepreneurial activity in Israel and abroad in the fields of construction and infrastructure, import and marketing of mobile phones and related accessories, international trade, investments in securities, oil and gas exploration and production, and water drilling. . The company generates majority of its revenue from construction and infrastructure contracting through its subsidiary Danya Cebus which has taken part in dozens of public construction, offices, commerce and industry projects for public entities and private entrepreneurs. It also includes infrastructure projects, including paving roads, building railway infrastructure, bridges, and related infrastructure development.
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