Eagers AutomotiveASX:APE -1.70%93 Pretax Margin % is 3.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates ASX:APE with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Eagers Automotive ranks worse than 59.43% 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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Eagers Automotive Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eagers Automotive'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.
ASX:APE vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Eagers Automotive'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.
Eagers Automotive Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Eagers Automotive's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagers Automotive'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.
Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) 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 Eagers Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagers Automotive ranks #788 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Eagers Automotive's Pretax Margin % too high?
Eagers Automotive's current Pretax Margin % of 3.06% is near median its 10-year median of 3.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Eagers Automotive's value of 3.06% is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagers Automotive ranks #788 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eagers Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagers Automotive's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Eagers Automotive ranks #788 out of 1326 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Eagers Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Eagers Automotive's value of 3.06% is 30.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Eagers Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.40, based on 1,326 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. Eagers Automotive's current Pretax Margin % of 3.06% is 30.5% 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 Eagers Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagers Automotive's current Pretax Margin % is 3.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagers Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.59, compared to a current price of A$21.43 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. Eagers Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE), 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 Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagers Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$21.43 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.59.
GuruFocus considers Eagers Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APE:
Pretax Margin %: 3.06% (near median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: A$22.59 vs. price of A$21.43 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#788 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eagers Automotive is the largest automotive retailing group in the Australian market, with an estimated share of over 14% of new-vehicle sales. The company offers a range of products and services, including the sale of new and used vehicles, vehicle repair services, and parts. The company also facilitates vehicle financing through third-party providers. Additionally, Eagers operates a truck retailing business, offering a similar range of products and services.
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