Lion Selection GroupASX:LSX 51 Pretax Margin % is 96.14% as of Jan. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 92.26. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Lion Selection Group ranks better than 96.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lion Selection Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LSX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -201.35 Med: 92.26 Max: 286.15
Current: 95.68
ASX:LSX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.44% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.83
vs ASX:LSX: 95.68
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) 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.
Lion Selection Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lion Selection Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lion Selection 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Lion Selection 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.
Lion Selection Group Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion Selection Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion Selection 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.
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has a Pretax Margin % of 96.14% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lion Selection Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #30 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Lion Selection Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lion Selection Group's current Pretax Margin % of 96.14% is near median its 10-year median of 92.26. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Lion Selection Group's value of 96.14% is 1890.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #30 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lion Selection Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Selection Group's Pretax Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #30 out of 843 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lion Selection Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Lion Selection Group's value of 96.14% is 1890.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 92.26 vs. the industry median of 4.83, Lion Selection 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.83, based on 843 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. Lion Selection Group's current Pretax Margin % of 96.14% is 1890.5% 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 Lion Selection Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Selection Group's current Pretax Margin % is 96.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Selection Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.16, compared to a current price of A$0.83 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 96.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.26 and 1890.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. Lion Selection Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX), the current Pretax Margin % is 96.14% as of Jan. 2026. 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.83 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.16.
GuruFocus considers Lion Selection Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LSX:
Pretax Margin %: 96.14% (near median its 10-year median of 92.26)
GF Value™: A$9.16 vs. price of A$0.83 (91% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1890.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#30 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lion Selection Group Ltd is a mining investment company. The company invests in junior resource companies, providing venture capital to carefully selected mining and exploration companies with development projects. It invests only in small and medium mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Its project includes the Pani Gold Project.
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