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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. West African Resources's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$512 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$808 Mil.
West African Resources's pretax margin was 48.30%.
During the past 13 years, West African Resources's highest Pretax Margin was 52.67%. The lowest was 36.59%. And the median was 45.38%.
During the past 13 years, West African Resources's highest Pretax Margin was 52.67%. The lowest was 36.59%. And the median was 45.38%.
* 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.
West African Resources Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
West African Resources Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West African Resources'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.
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources'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.
West African Resources Pre-Tax Income vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$808 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.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$808 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors.
Is West African Resources' Pre-Tax Income too high?
West African Resources' current Pre-Tax Income is A$808 Mil. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Pre-Tax Income compare to NEM and AU?
West African Resources' Pre-Tax Income of A$808 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 a Metals & Mining company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Metals & Mining 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 West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current Pre-Tax Income is A$808 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.60, compared to a current price of A$3.50 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$808 Mil. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$808 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.50 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.60.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
Pre-Tax Income: A$808 Mil
GF Value™: A$4.60 vs. price of A$3.50 (23.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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