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Arab Potash CoAMM:APOT +0.05%82 Pretax Margin % is 45.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 36.99. GuruFocus rates AMM:APOT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD28.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Arab Potash Co ranks better than 95.16% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Arab Potash Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD92.9 Mil. Arab Potash Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD205.7 Mil. Therefore, Arab Potash Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMM:APOT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.51 Med: 36.99 Max: 66.3
Current: 36.53
AMM:APOT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.16% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.315
vs AMM:APOT: 36.53
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) 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.
Arab Potash Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arab Potash Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % 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.
AMM:APOT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Arab Potash Co'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.
Arab Potash Co Pretax Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Potash Co'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.
Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) has a Pretax Margin % of 45.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Potash Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 36.99. Over the past decade, Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.51 to 66.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #12 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arab Potash Co's current Pretax Margin % of 45.16% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 36.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.51 to a high of 66.30. The Agriculture industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. Arab Potash Co's value of 45.16% is 615.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #12 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Potash Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Potash Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Arab Potash Co ranks #12 out of 248 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Arab Potash Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. Arab Potash Co's value of 45.16% is 615.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Potash Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.51 to 66.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.99 vs. the industry median of 6.32, Arab Potash Co 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 Agriculture company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.32, based on 248 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. Arab Potash Co's current Pretax Margin % of 45.16% is 615.1% 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 Arab Potash Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Potash Co's current Pretax Margin % is 45.16%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 36.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Potash Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD28.35, compared to a current price of JOD40.14 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 45.16%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 36.99 and 615.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.32. Arab Potash Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT), the current Pretax Margin % is 45.16% 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 Arab Potash Co (AMM:APOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Potash Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD40.14 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD28.35.
GuruFocus considers Arab Potash Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMM:APOT:
Pretax Margin %: 45.16% (22% above median its 10-year median of 36.99)
GF Value™: JOD28.35 vs. price of JOD40.14 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 615.1% above the Agriculture median (#12 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:APOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Potash Co Ltd produces potash, potassium nitrate, and other derivatives. Its segments consist of Producing potash and Salt through Arab Potash Company, producing potassium nitrate and dicalcium phosphate through Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries, and Producing mixed salts and mud through Numeira Mixed Salts and Mud Company. Its sales are spread across China and India, the Far and Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, America, and Australia. The majority of the revenue comes from the china and India.
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