Freightways GroupASX:FRW +0.18%71 Pretax Margin % is 10.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 10.91. GuruFocus rates ASX:FRW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Freightways Group ranks better than 61.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freightways Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FRW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.38 Med: 10.91 Max: 15
Current: 10.37
ASX:FRW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.79% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs ASX:FRW: 10.37
Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) 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.
Freightways Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Freightways Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freightways 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:FRW vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Freightways 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.
Freightways Group Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Freightways Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freightways 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.
Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.37% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Freightways Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.91. Over the past decade, Freightways Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.38 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #381 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Freightways Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Freightways Group's current Pretax Margin % of 10.37% is near median its 10-year median of 10.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.38 to a high of 15.00. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Freightways Group's value of 10.37% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #381 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Freightways Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freightways Group's Pretax Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Freightways Group ranks #381 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Freightways Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Freightways Group's value of 10.37% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Freightways Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.38 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.91 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Freightways 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Freightways Group's current Pretax Margin % of 10.37% is 53.2% 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 Freightways Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freightways Group's current Pretax Margin % is 10.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freightways Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.01, compared to a current price of A$11.42 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.91 and 53.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Freightways Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.37% 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 Freightways Group (ASX:FRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freightways Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$11.42 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.01.
GuruFocus considers Freightways Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FRW:
Pretax Margin %: 10.37% (near median its 10-year median of 10.91)
GF Value™: A$10.01 vs. price of A$11.42 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Transportation median (#381 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freightways Group Ltd is a provider of express package services throughout New Zealand and Australia. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Express Package and Business Mail, Information Management, and Corporate and others. The Express Package and Business Mail segment covers network courier, point-to-point courier, and postal services. Information management comprises secure paper-based and electronic business information management services. Corporate and other comprises corporate, financing, and property management services. Key revenue is derived from the Express Package and Business Mail divisions.
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