Artesian ResourcesARTNB 78 Pretax Margin % is 28.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 25.18. GuruFocus rates ARTNB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Artesian Resources ranks better than 86.43% on this metric.
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.
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Artesian Resources Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artesian Resources'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.
ARTNB vs CDZI, PCYO, GWRS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Artesian Resources's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources (ARTNB) has a Pretax Margin % of 28.78% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Artesian Resources and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 25.18. Over the past decade, Artesian Resources' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.31 to 27.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #68 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Artesian Resources' Pretax Margin % too high?
Artesian Resources' current Pretax Margin % of 28.78% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 25.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.31 to a high of 27.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Artesian Resources' value of 28.78% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #68 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Artesian Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artesian Resources' Pretax Margin % compare to CDZI and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #68 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Artesian Resources in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Artesian Resources' value of 28.78% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Artesian Resources' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.31 to 27.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.18 vs. the industry median of 12.12, Artesian Resources 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.12, 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. Artesian Resources's current Pretax Margin % of 28.78% is 137.5% 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 Artesian Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artesian Resources's current Pretax Margin % is 28.78%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 25.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artesian Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources (ARTNB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.60, compared to a current price of $33.51 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 28.78%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 25.18 and 137.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. Artesian Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB), the current Pretax Margin % is 28.78% 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.51 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.60.
GuruFocus considers Artesian Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTNB:
Pretax Margin %: 28.78% (14% above median its 10-year median of 25.18)
GF Value™: $38.60 vs. price of $33.51 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#68 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTNB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artesian Resources Corp operates as a holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it offers water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Group distributes and sells water, including water for public and private fire protection, to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers. Additionally, it is involved in contract water and wastewater operations; offers wastewater services, and water, sewer, and internal Service Line Protection Plans. The Group operates its businesses mainly through one reportable segment, the Regulated Utility segment.
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