AyalaAYALY 84 Pretax Margin % is 23.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 22.82. GuruFocus rates AYALY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Ayala ranks better than 89.96% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ayala's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $314 Mil. Ayala's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,334 Mil. Therefore, Ayala's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ayala's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AYALY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.22 Med: 22.82 Max: 31.66
Current: 28.94
AYALY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.96% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs AYALY: 28.94
Ayala (OTCPK:AYALY) 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.
Ayala Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ayala Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ayala'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Ayala'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.
Ayala Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ayala's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ayala'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.
Ayala (AYALY) has a Pretax Margin % of 23.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ayala and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.82. Over the past decade, Ayala's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.22 to 31.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #55 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Ayala's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ayala's current Pretax Margin % of 23.51% is near median its 10-year median of 22.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.22 to a high of 31.66. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Ayala's value of 23.51% is 257.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ayala ranks #55 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ayala has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ayala's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #55 out of 548 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ayala in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Ayala's value of 23.51% is 257.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ayala's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.22 to 31.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.82 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Ayala 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 548 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. Ayala's current Pretax Margin % of 23.51% is 257.8% 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 Ayala and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ayala's current Pretax Margin % is 23.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ayala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala (AYALY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.10, compared to a current price of $6.34 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 23.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.82 and 257.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. Ayala's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ayala (AYALY), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.51% 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 Ayala (AYALY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.34 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.10.
GuruFocus considers Ayala to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AYALY:
Pretax Margin %: 23.51% (near median its 10-year median of 22.82)
GF Value™: $10.10 vs. price of $6.34 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 257.8% above the Conglomerates median (#55 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AYALY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ayala Corporation is a general real estate company. The group is organized into a variety of business units. Ayala's real estate business is predominantly conducted through its subsidiary, Ayala Land, Inc. Its involvement in financial services is through an affiliate, the Bank of the Philippine Islands. The group's business has the following main segments: Parent Company; Real estate and hotels; Financial services and insurance; Telecommunications; Industrial Technologies; Power Generation; and Automotive and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Real Estate and hotels segment. The group geographically, operates in Philippines, Europe, Asia, and USA, of which it derives maximum revenue from Philippines.
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