ALFABS AUSTRALIAASX:AAL +12.00%20 Pretax Margin % is 3.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 9.21. GuruFocus rates ASX:AAL with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, ALFABS AUSTRALIA ranks better than 65.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALFABS AUSTRALIA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AAL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.96 Med: 9.21 Max: 18.63
Current: 10.73
ASX:AAL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.57% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs ASX:AAL: 10.73
ALFABS AUSTRALIA (ASX:AAL) 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.
ALFABS AUSTRALIA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ALFABS AUSTRALIA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALFABS AUSTRALIA'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, ALFABS AUSTRALIA'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.
ALFABS AUSTRALIA Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, ALFABS AUSTRALIA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALFABS AUSTRALIA'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.
ALFABS AUSTRALIA (ASX:AAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.48% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ALFABS AUSTRALIA and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 9.21. Over the past decade, ALFABS AUSTRALIA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.96 to 18.63. According to the industry distribution chart, ALFABS AUSTRALIA ranks #189 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is ALFABS AUSTRALIA's Pretax Margin % too high?
ALFABS AUSTRALIA's current Pretax Margin % of 3.48% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.96 to a high of 18.63. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. ALFABS AUSTRALIA's value of 3.48% is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALFABS AUSTRALIA ranks #189 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ALFABS AUSTRALIA has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALFABS AUSTRALIA's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, ALFABS AUSTRALIA ranks #189 out of 549 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ALFABS AUSTRALIA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. ALFABS AUSTRALIA's value of 3.48% is 47% below this benchmark. Historically, ALFABS AUSTRALIA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.96 to 18.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.21 vs. the industry median of 6.57, ALFABS AUSTRALIA has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 549 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. ALFABS AUSTRALIA's current Pretax Margin % of 3.48% is 47% below 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 ALFABS AUSTRALIA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALFABS AUSTRALIA's current Pretax Margin % is 3.48%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 9.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALFABS AUSTRALIA stock overvalued right now?
ALFABS AUSTRALIA (ASX:AAL) has a current Pretax Margin % of 3.48%. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.48%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.21 and 47% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. ALFABS AUSTRALIA's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 ALFABS AUSTRALIA (ASX:AAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.48% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
ALFABS AUSTRALIA Ltd is a company that provides a design-to-delivery solution for its clients across heavy steel fabrication, construction, and maintenance services, mining equipment, protective coatings, and transport. Its reportable segments are Mining, Engineering, and Other. The Mining segment is engaged in the manufacture, repair, overhaul, servicing, and hire of underground mining and ancillary equipment, together with sales of mining-related consumables and spare parts. The Engineering segment, which derives maximum revenue for the company, is involved in heavy steel fabrication, site installation works, and site-based maintenance; and the Other segment represents head office and ancillary businesses, including protective coatings and transport.
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