PLS GroupASX:PLS -4.95%64 Pretax Margin % is 12.40% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 69.16% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. PLS Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$77 Mil. PLS Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$624 Mil. Therefore, PLS Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -190.57 Med: -28.06 Max: 78.13
Current: -6.37
ASX:PLS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 69.16% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.83
vs ASX:PLS: -6.37
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 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.
PLS Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PLS Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.
PLS Group Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS 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.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.40% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #583 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is PLS Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
PLS Group's current Pretax Margin % is 12.40%. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. PLS Group's value of 12.40% is 156.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #583 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #583 out of 843 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. PLS Group's value of 12.40% is 156.7% above this benchmark. 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. PLS Group's current Pretax Margin % of 12.40% is 156.7% 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 PLS 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. PLS Group's current Pretax Margin % is 12.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.28, compared to a current price of A$5.38 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.40% and 156.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.40% 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.38 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.28.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
Pretax Margin %: 12.40%
GF Value™: A$2.28 vs. price of A$5.38 (136% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#583 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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