Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSCADX:ADPORTS -0.42%90 Pretax Margin % is 12.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 15.06. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADPORTS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ6.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks better than 64.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:ADPORTS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.95 Med: 15.06 Max: 44.61
Current: 11.35
ADX:ADPORTS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.49% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs ADX:ADPORTS: 11.35
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) 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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC 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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC'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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC'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.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.68% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 15.06. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 44.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #354 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Pretax Margin % of 12.68% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 44.61. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's value of 12.68% is 87.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #354 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #354 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's value of 12.68% is 87.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 44.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.06 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Pretax Margin % of 12.68% is 87.3% 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 Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Pretax Margin % is 12.68%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 15.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ6.94, compared to a current price of د.إ4.75 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.68%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.06 and 87.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.68% 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 Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ4.75 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ6.94.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ADPORTS:
Pretax Margin %: 12.68% (16% below median its 10-year median of 15.06)
GF Value™: د.إ6.94 vs. price of د.إ4.75 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% above the Transportation median (#354 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADPORTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC engages in operation of port. Its segments consist of Maritime & Shipping includes revenue from shipping operations, marine services, offshore and subsea services, shipbuilding and drydocking as well as maritime agency related services; Economic Cities & Free Zones (EC & FZ) includes revenue from land and warehouse leasing, land and warehouse sales, staff accommodation services as well as utilities and support services; Ports includes revenue from cargo handling fees, terminal concession and lease income, Ro-Ro and cruise services, and port operations; Logistics includes revenue from various logistics operations including ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, polymer cargo handling, and project logistics services.
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