AUB GroupASX:AUB -0.25%85 Pretax Margin % is 13.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 24.66. GuruFocus rates ASX:AUB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$49.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Insurance companies, AUB Group ranks better than 82.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AUB Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$74 Mil. AUB Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$535 Mil. Therefore, AUB Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AUB Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AUB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.18 Med: 24.66 Max: 37.42
Current: 25.64
ASX:AUB's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.44% of 501
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 12.04
vs ASX:AUB: 25.64
AUB Group (ASX:AUB) 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.
AUB Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AUB Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUB 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.
ASX:AUB vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, AUB 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.
AUB Group Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, AUB Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUB Group'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.
AUB Group (ASX:AUB) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.81% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AUB Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 24.66. Over the past decade, AUB Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 37.42. According to the industry distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #88 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is AUB Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
AUB Group's current Pretax Margin % of 13.81% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.18 to a high of 37.42. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.04. AUB Group's value of 13.81% is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #88 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AUB Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUB Group's Pretax Margin % compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #88 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AUB Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.04. AUB Group's value of 13.81% is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, AUB Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 37.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.66 vs. the industry median of 12.04, AUB Group 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 Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 12.04, 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. AUB Group's current Pretax Margin % of 13.81% is 14.7% 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 AUB Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUB Group's current Pretax Margin % is 13.81%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 24.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUB Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUB Group (ASX:AUB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$49.21, compared to a current price of A$28.24 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.81%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.66 and 14.7% above the Insurance industry median of 12.04. AUB Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 AUB Group (ASX:AUB), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.81% 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 AUB Group (ASX:AUB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUB Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$28.24 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$49.21.
GuruFocus considers AUB Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AUB:
Pretax Margin %: 13.81% (44% below median its 10-year median of 24.66)
GF Value™: A$49.21 vs. price of A$28.24 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Insurance median (#88 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AUB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUB Group is the second-largest general insurance broker network in Australia and New Zealand. It has an ownership in brokerage businesses that collectively write over AUD 5 billion in premiums. It also owns equity stakes in 35 underwriting agencies. AUB derives revenue from commissions (from insurers, ultimately paid for by AUB's customers), based on gross written premium from agencies it owns, and a share of profits from associates and joint ventures. GWP is split among personal (3%), small to medium enterprises (70%), and corporates (27%).
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