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Australian Clinical LabsASX:ACL -0.83%56 Pretax Margin % is 3.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 6.98. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Australian Clinical Labs ranks better than 64.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Clinical Labs's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ACL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.27 Med: 6.98 Max: 25.77
Current: 5.69
ASX:ACL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.68% of 201
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -3.57
vs ASX:ACL: 5.69
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) 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.
Australian Clinical Labs Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Australian Clinical Labs Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ASX:ACL vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Australian Clinical Labs'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.
Australian Clinical Labs Pretax Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Australian Clinical Labs's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Clinical Labs'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.
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.06% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 6.98. Over the past decade, Australian Clinical Labs' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.27 to 25.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #71 out of 201 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Australian Clinical Labs' Pretax Margin % too high?
Australian Clinical Labs' current Pretax Margin % of 3.06% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.27 to a high of 25.77. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #71 out of 201 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Australian Clinical Labs has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Clinical Labs' Pretax Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #71 out of 201 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Australian Clinical Labs in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Australian Clinical Labs' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.27 to 25.77 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. Australian Clinical Labs's current Pretax Margin % is 3.06%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Clinical Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.06, compared to a current price of A$2.38 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.06%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.98. Australian Clinical Labs' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.06% 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.
Is Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.38 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.06.
GuruFocus considers Australian Clinical Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ACL:
Pretax Margin %: 3.06% (56% below median its 10-year median of 6.98)
GF Value™: A$3.06 vs. price of A$2.38 (22.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ACL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Clinical Labs is Australia's third-largest private pathology provider. ACL earns almost its entire group revenue from pathology services in Australia, which are mostly earned via the publicly funded health Medicare system. ACL is well established in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
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