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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Westpac Banking's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$4,913.00 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$10,112.00 Mil.
Westpac Banking's pretax margin was 43.50%.
During the past 13 years, Westpac Banking's highest Pretax Margin was 53.19%. The lowest was 21.47%. And the median was 47.04%.
During the past 13 years, Westpac Banking's highest Pretax Margin was 53.19%. The lowest was 21.47%. And the median was 47.04%.
* 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.
Westpac Banking Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Westpac Banking Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westpac Banking'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.
ASX:WESSWG vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Westpac Banking'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.
Westpac Banking Pre-Tax Income vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Westpac Banking's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westpac Banking's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$10,112.00 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.
What does a Pre-Tax Income of A$10,112.00 Mil mean?
Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$10,112.00 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Westpac Banking and its competitors.
Is Westpac Banking's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Westpac Banking's current Pre-Tax Income is A$10,112.00 Mil. Overall, Westpac Banking has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westpac Banking's Pre-Tax Income compare to JPM and BAC?
Westpac Banking's Pre-Tax Income of A$10,112.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Banks 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 Westpac Banking and its competitors. Westpac Banking's current Pre-Tax Income is A$10,112.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westpac Banking stock overvalued right now?
Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG) has a current Pre-Tax Income of A$10,112.00 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$10,112.00 Mil. Westpac Banking's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Westpac Banking (ASX:WESSWG), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$10,112.00 Mil 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.
Westpac is Australia's oldest bank and financial services group, with a significant franchise in Australia and New Zealand in the consumer, small business, corporate, and institutional sectors, in addition to its major presence in wealth management. Westpac is among a handful of banks around the globe currently retaining very high credit ratings. The bank benefits from a large national branch network and significant market share, particularly in home loans and retail deposits.
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