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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Alcoa's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF385 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF965 Mil.
Alcoa's pretax margin was 12.15%.
During the past 13 years, Alcoa's highest Pretax Margin was 12.12%. The lowest was -5.54%. And the median was 4.04%.
During the past 13 years, Alcoa's highest Pretax Margin was 12.12%. The lowest was -5.54%. And the median was 4.04%.
* 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.
Alcoa Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Alcoa Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.
XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.
Alcoa Pre-Tax Income vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcoa's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF965 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.
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF965 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 Alcoa and its competitors.
Is Alcoa's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Alcoa's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF965 Mil. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Pre-Tax Income compare to CENX and CSTM?
Alcoa's Pre-Tax Income of CHF965 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 Alcoa and its competitors. Alcoa's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF965 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current Pre-Tax Income of CHF965 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.02, compared to a current price of CHF41.04 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF965 Mil. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF965 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF41.04 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.02.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF965 Mil
GF Value™: CHF27.02 vs. price of CHF41.04 (51.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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