Arab BankAMM:ARBK +3.16%61 Pretax Margin % is 51.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 48.46. GuruFocus rates AMM:ARBK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD5.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Arab Bank ranks better than 89.85% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Arab Bank's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD279 Mil. Arab Bank's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD548 Mil. Therefore, Arab Bank's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Bank's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMM:ARBK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.25 Med: 48.46 Max: 71.32
Current: 57.08
AMM:ARBK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.85% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.88
vs AMM:ARBK: 57.08
Arab Bank (AMM:ARBK) 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 Bank Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arab Bank Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Bank'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:ARBK vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Bank'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 Bank Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Bank's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Bank'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 Bank (AMM:ARBK) has a Pretax Margin % of 51.02% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.46. Over the past decade, Arab Bank's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.25 to 71.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Bank ranks #155 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Arab Bank's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arab Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 51.02% is near median its 10-year median of 48.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.25 to a high of 71.32. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Arab Bank's value of 51.02% is 46.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Bank ranks #155 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Bank has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Bank's Pretax Margin % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Bank ranks #155 out of 1527 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Arab Bank in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Arab Bank's value of 51.02% is 46.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Bank's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.25 to 71.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.46 vs. the industry median of 34.88, Arab Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.88, based on 1,527 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 Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 51.02% is 46.3% 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 Arab Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Bank's current Pretax Margin % is 51.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Bank (AMM:ARBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.09, compared to a current price of JOD7.19 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 51.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.46 and 46.3% above the Banks industry median of 34.88. Arab Bank's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Arab Bank (AMM:ARBK), the current Pretax Margin % is 51.02% 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 Bank (AMM:ARBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD7.19 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.09.
GuruFocus considers Arab Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMM:ARBK:
Pretax Margin %: 51.02% (near median its 10-year median of 48.46)
GF Value™: JOD5.09 vs. price of JOD7.19 (41.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% above the Banks median (#155 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:ARBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Bank provides banking, financial, and insurance services for individuals, corporations, and other financial institutions. Its geographical segments include Jordan, Other Arab Countries, Asia, Europe, America, and the Rest of the World. The company covers key financial markets and centers such as London, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Geneva, and Paris. Its services include Consumer Banking, Treasury Services, and Corporate and institutional Banking, which generate key revenue for the firm.
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