Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) Pre-Tax Income: A$-14.50 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ASX:RWL Rubicon Water Ltd ASX:RWL
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Price A$0.17
GF Value A$0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income?

Rubicon Water ASX:RWL 23 Pre-Tax Income is A$-14.50 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:RWL with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Rubicon Water's pretax income for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-5.61 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-14.50 Mil. Rubicon Water's pretax margin was -17.49%.

During the past 5 years, Rubicon Water's highest Pretax Margin was -1.81%. The lowest was -23.95%. And the median was -20.64%.


Rubicon Water  (ASX:RWL) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Rubicon Water's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-5.606/32.054
=-17.49%

During the past 5 years, Rubicon Water's highest Pretax Margin was -1.81%. The lowest was -23.95%. And the median was -20.64%.

* 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.


Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income Chart

Rubicon Water Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income
-1.18 -13.22 -12.05 -9.76 -14.50

Rubicon Water Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.10 -2.43 -7.33 -8.89 -5.61

ASX:RWL vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.


Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Rubicon Water Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Rubicon Water's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-9.671+-2.789+-1.796+0+-0.24
=-14.50

Rubicon Water's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-2.025+-2.544+-0.797+0+-0.24
=-5.61

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-14.50 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of A$-14.50 Mil mean?
Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$-14.50 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Rubicon Water and its competitors.
Is Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Rubicon Water's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-14.50 Mil. Overall, Rubicon Water has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income compare to AWK and WTRG?
Rubicon Water's Pre-Tax Income of A$-14.50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Rubicon Water and its competitors. Rubicon Water's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-14.50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rubicon Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.22, compared to a current price of A$0.17 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$-14.50 Mil. Rubicon Water's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$-14.50 Mil as of Jun. 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 Rubicon Water (ASX:RWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rubicon Water stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.17 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.22. GuruFocus considers Rubicon Water to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:RWL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: A$-14.50 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.22 vs. price of A$0.17 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:RWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rubicon Water Business Description

Address 1 Cato Street, Hawthorn East, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3123
Rubicon Water Ltd is engaged in the water technology solutions business that designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains irrigation automation software and hardware. It generates revenue through sales of hardware, software, and services, as well as from ongoing maintenance of the installed end-to-end solution base.
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