American Coastal InsuranceACIC -0.73%52 Pretax Margin % is 36.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7947% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates ACIC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Insurance companies, American Coastal Insurance ranks better than 92.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Coastal Insurance's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACIC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.6 Med: 0.45 Max: 42.56
Current: 42.56
ACIC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.02% of 501
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 12.04
vs ACIC: 42.56
American Coastal Insurance (NAS:ACIC) 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.
American Coastal Insurance Pretax Margin % Related Terms
American Coastal Insurance Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ACIC vs GBLI, DGICA, HRTG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, American Coastal Insurance'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.
American Coastal Insurance Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, American Coastal Insurance's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Coastal Insurance'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.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on American Coastal Insurance and its competitors. This is 7947% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, American Coastal Insurance ranks #40 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is American Coastal Insurance's Pretax Margin % too high?
American Coastal Insurance's current Pretax Margin % of 36.21% is 7947% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.04. American Coastal Insurance's value of 36.21% is 200.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Coastal Insurance ranks #40 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Coastal Insurance has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Coastal Insurance's Pretax Margin % compare to GBLI and DGICA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, American Coastal Insurance ranks #40 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places American Coastal Insurance in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.04. American Coastal Insurance's value of 36.21% is 200.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 12.04, American Coastal Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 12.04, based on 501 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. American Coastal Insurance's current Pretax Margin % of 36.21% is 200.7% 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 American Coastal Insurance and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Coastal Insurance's current Pretax Margin % is 36.21%, which is 7947% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Coastal Insurance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.54, compared to a current price of $10.87 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.21%, which is 7947% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 200.7% above the Insurance industry median of 12.04. American Coastal Insurance's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 American Coastal Insurance (ACIC), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.21% 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 American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Coastal Insurance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.87 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.54.
GuruFocus considers American Coastal Insurance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACIC:
Pretax Margin %: 36.21% (7947% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $11.54 vs. price of $10.87 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.7% above the Insurance median (#40 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Coastal Insurance Corp is a holding company that underwrites commercial residential property and casualty insurance policies in the United States through its wholly-owned insurance subsidiary.
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