AUCNETAUCTF 85 Pretax Margin % is 8.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 16.00. GuruFocus rates AUCTF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, AUCNET ranks better than 87.01% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AUCNET's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.5 Mil. AUCNET's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $106.8 Mil. Therefore, AUCNET's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AUCNET's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AUCTF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.48 Med: 16 Max: 20.54
Current: 13.82
AUCTF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.01% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs AUCTF: 13.82
AUCNET (OTCPK:AUCTF) 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.
AUCNET Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AUCNET Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUCNET'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.
AUCTF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, AUCNET'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.
AUCNET Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUCNET's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUCNET'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.
AUCNET (AUCTF) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.88% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AUCNET and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 16.00. Over the past decade, AUCNET's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.48 to 20.54. According to the industry distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #146 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is AUCNET's Pretax Margin % too high?
AUCNET's current Pretax Margin % of 8.88% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 16.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.48 to a high of 20.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. AUCNET's value of 8.88% is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #146 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AUCNET has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUCNET's Pretax Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AUCNET ranks #146 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AUCNET in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. AUCNET's value of 8.88% is 181.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AUCNET's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.48 to 20.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.00 vs. the industry median of 3.15, AUCNET 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.15, based on 1,124 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. AUCNET's current Pretax Margin % of 8.88% is 181.9% 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 AUCNET and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUCNET's current Pretax Margin % is 8.88%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 16.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUCNET stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUCNET (AUCTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.92, compared to a current price of $7.64 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.88%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 16.00 and 181.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.15. AUCNET's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 AUCNET (AUCTF), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.88% 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 AUCNET (AUCTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUCNET stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.64 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92.
GuruFocus considers AUCNET to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AUCTF:
Pretax Margin %: 8.88% (45% below median its 10-year median of 16.00)
GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $7.64 (55.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#146 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUCTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUCNET Inc is a Japanese based auction services provider. It provides new information distribution services using media, including LaserDisc, satellite communications, and the internet. It operates in the used cars auction business, motorcycle business, the flower business, the digital products business, the brand items business, and the medical equipment business. Company operates in two segments-Lifestyle products segment, this segment consists of the digital products business and the fashion resale business and second Digital products business which involves auctions and consumer-oriented sales of used digital devices such as used smartphones and used PCs.
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