CalixASX:CXL +7.41%68 Pretax Margin % is -262.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CXL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Calix ranks worse than 97.15% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Calix's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-42.83 Mil. Calix's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$16.32 Mil. Therefore, Calix's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -262.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calix's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CXL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -221.98 Med: -85.36 Max: -47.41
Current: -171.5
ASX:CXL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 97.15% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs ASX:CXL: -171.50
Calix (ASX:CXL) 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.
Calix Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Calix Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calix'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:CXL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Calix'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.
Calix Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Calix's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calix'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.
Calix (ASX:CXL) has a Pretax Margin % of -262.48% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Calix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1535 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Calix's Pretax Margin % too high?
Calix's current Pretax Margin % is -262.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Calix ranks #1535 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calix has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calix's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1535 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Calix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 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. 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 Calix and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calix's current Pretax Margin % is -262.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix (ASX:CXL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.48, compared to a current price of A$0.44 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -262.48%. Calix's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Calix (ASX:CXL), the current Pretax Margin % is -262.48% 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.
Is Calix (ASX:CXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.44 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Calix to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CXL:
Pretax Margin %: -262.48%
GF Value™: A$1.48 vs. price of A$0.44 (70.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calix Ltd is an Australian technology company. The company's patented core platform technology delivers efficient indirect heating of minerals to enable the electrification of industries, efficient capture of unavoidable CO2 emissions, and green industrial processing solutions. Its core technology platform includes the Calix Flash Calciner (CFC). The group operates in three business segments, namely: Leilac (CO2 mitigation), Sustainable Processing, and Magnesia. It has operations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the United States of America. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Magnesia.
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