Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 55 Pretax Margin % is 22.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 15.72. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 73.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steamships Trading Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.95 Med: 15.72 Max: 135.9
Current: 15.75
ASX:SST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.73% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs ASX:SST: 15.75
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) 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.
Steamships Trading Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Steamships Trading Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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:SST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.32% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 15.72. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.95 to 135.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #264 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.32% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 15.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.95 to a high of 135.90. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Steamships Trading Co's value of 22.32% is 230.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #264 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's Pretax Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #264 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Steamships Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Steamships Trading Co's value of 22.32% is 230.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.95 to 135.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.72 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Steamships Trading Co 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 6.75, based on 1,005 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. Steamships Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.32% is 230.7% 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 Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % is 22.32%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 15.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.24, compared to a current price of A$10.00 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.32%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 15.72 and 230.7% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.32% 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$10.00 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.24.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
Pretax Margin %: 22.32% (42% above median its 10-year median of 15.72)
GF Value™: A$102.24 vs. price of A$10.00 (90.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 230.7% above the Transportation median (#264 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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