Zimplats HoldingsASX:ZIM +1.03%77 Pretax Margin % is 31.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 29.15. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 72.72% on this metric.
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.
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Zimplats Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zimplats Holdings'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 Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.70% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.15. Over the past decade, Zimplats Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.90 to 59.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #230 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 31.70% is near median its 10-year median of 29.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 59.13. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Zimplats Holdings' value of 31.70% is 556.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #230 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #230 out of 843 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Zimplats Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. Zimplats Holdings' value of 31.70% is 556.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zimplats Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.90 to 59.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.15 vs. the industry median of 4.83, Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 31.70% is 556.3% 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 Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 31.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.69, compared to a current price of A$12.80 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.15 and 556.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.70% 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$12.80 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.69.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
Pretax Margin %: 31.70% (near median its 10-year median of 29.15)
GF Value™: A$22.69 vs. price of A$12.80 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 556.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#230 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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