AvistaAVA +1.11%75 Pretax Margin % is 18.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 11.07. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks worse than 50.7% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Avista's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. Avista's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $570 Mil. Therefore, Avista's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avista's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AVA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 11.07 Max: 16.95
Current: 12.05
AVA's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.7% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.12
vs AVA: 12.05
Avista (NYSE:AVA) 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.
Avista Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Avista Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.
Avista Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista'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.
Avista (AVA) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 11.07. Over the past decade, Avista's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 16.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #254 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Avista's Pretax Margin % too high?
Avista's current Pretax Margin % of 18.42% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 16.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Avista's value of 18.42% is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #254 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Pretax Margin % compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #254 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Avista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Avista's value of 18.42% is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 16.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.07 vs. the industry median of 12.12, Avista 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.12, based on 501 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. Avista's current Pretax Margin % of 18.42% is 52% 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 Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current Pretax Margin % is 18.42%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.13 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.42%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.07 and 52% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 14 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 Avista (AVA), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.42% as of Mar. 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.13 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
Pretax Margin %: 18.42% (66% above median its 10-year median of 11.07)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.13 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#254 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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