LGIASX:LGI +0.37%67 Pretax Margin % is 22.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 24.07. GuruFocus rates ASX:LGI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, LGI ranks better than 79.38% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LGI's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.25 Mil. LGI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$19.07 Mil. Therefore, LGI's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LGI's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LGI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.85 Med: 24.07 Max: 26.85
Current: 25.42
ASX:LGI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.38% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs ASX:LGI: 25.42
LGI (ASX:LGI) 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.
LGI Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LGI Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGI'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, LGI'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.
LGI Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, LGI's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI'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.
LGI (ASX:LGI) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.30% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LGI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.07. Over the past decade, LGI's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.85 to 26.85. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #87 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is LGI's Pretax Margin % too high?
LGI's current Pretax Margin % of 22.30% is near median its 10-year median of 24.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.85 to a high of 26.85. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. LGI's value of 22.30% is 157.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI ranks #87 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LGI has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, LGI ranks #87 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LGI in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. LGI's value of 22.30% is 157.7% above this benchmark. Historically, LGI's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.85 to 26.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.07 vs. the industry median of 8.66, LGI 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. LGI's current Pretax Margin % of 22.30% is 157.7% 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 LGI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI's current Pretax Margin % is 22.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI (ASX:LGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.73, compared to a current price of A$2.71 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.07 and 157.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. LGI's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 LGI (ASX:LGI), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.30% 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 LGI (ASX:LGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.71 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.73.
GuruFocus considers LGI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LGI:
Pretax Margin %: 22.30% (near median its 10-year median of 24.07)
GF Value™: A$3.73 vs. price of A$2.71 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#87 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Ltd is engaged in the recovery of biogas from landfills, and the subsequent conversion into renewable electricity and saleable environmental products.
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