AQIA (Aquiva Group) Pretax Margin %: % (As of Sep. 2008)


What is Aquiva Group Pretax Margin %?

Aquiva Group AQIA -34.22% Pretax Margin % is % as of Sep. 2008.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Aquiva Group's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $-2.39 Mil. Aquiva Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Aquiva Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was %.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


AQIA's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.5
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Aquiva Group  (OTCPK:AQIA) 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.

Aquiva Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Aquiva Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aquiva Group'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.

Aquiva Group Pretax Margin % Chart

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AQIA vs LOGQ, MUSS, KLMN: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Aquiva Group'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.

Aquiva Group Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Aquiva Group Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2008 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2008 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2008 )
=-0.136/0
= %

Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Sep. 2008 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2008 )
=-2.386/0
= %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of % mean?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Sep. 2008. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aquiva Group and its competitors.
Is Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aquiva Group's current Pretax Margin % is %.
How does Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % compare to LOGQ and MUSS?
Aquiva Group's Pretax Margin % of % can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.50, based on 2,821 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. 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 Aquiva Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquiva Group's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquiva Group stock overvalued right now?
Aquiva Group (AQIA) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. 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 Aquiva Group (AQIA), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Sep. 2008. 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.

Aquiva Group Business Description

Address No. 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Aquiva Group Inc is focused on commercializing materials science technologies in both existing and emerging markets. It has licensed a novel HiPNATM (Hydrogel with InterPenetrating Network Anchor) technology, branded as AquiFormTM, which is a versatile material with key properties, making it an attractive platform for various applications. These applications include transdermal patches that release active ingredients for skin care, nutraceuticals, and other healthcare and cosmetics markets. The company operates across three segments: Consumer Health, Wellness, & Cosmetics; Medical Device; and Therapeutics & Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems (TDS). Additionally, it is building on an established partnership network and capabilities in contract development to expand its services to new areas.