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Axis Capital HoldingsAXS -2.00%85 Pretax Margin % is 18.04% as of Jun. 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 6.82. GuruFocus rates AXS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Insurance companies, Axis Capital Holdings ranks better than 72.95% on this metric.
Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Axis Capital Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axis Capital 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 Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.04% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 6.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #135 out of 499 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 18.04% is 165% above median its 10-year median of 6.82. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 18.04% is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #135 out of 499 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #135 out of 499 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Axis Capital Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 18.04% is 51.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 11.90, Axis Capital 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 an Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 11.90, based on 499 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 18.04% is 51.6% 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 Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 18.04%, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 6.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.88, compared to a current price of $103.75 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.04%, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 51.6% above the Insurance industry median of 11.90. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Axis Capital Holdings (AXS), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.04% as of Jun. 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 Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $103.75 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.88.
GuruFocus considers Axis Capital Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXS:
Pretax Margin %: 18.04% (165% above median its 10-year median of 6.82)
GF Value™: $110.88 vs. price of $103.75 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% above the Insurance median (#135 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
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