ARIP PCLBKK:ARIP +2.22%54 Pretax Margin % is 4.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates BKK:ARIP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, ARIP PCL ranks better than 51.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ARIP PCL's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿2.6 Mil. ARIP PCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿60.3 Mil. Therefore, ARIP PCL's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ARIP PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ARIP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 3.79 Max: 6.66
Current: 5.7
BKK:ARIP's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.3% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs BKK:ARIP: 5.70
ARIP PCL (BKK:ARIP) 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.
ARIP PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ARIP PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ARIP PCL'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.
BKK:ARIP vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ARIP PCL'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.
ARIP PCL Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ARIP PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARIP PCL'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.
ARIP PCL (BKK:ARIP) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ARIP PCL and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, ARIP PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.72 to 6.66. According to the industry distribution chart, ARIP PCL ranks #523 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is ARIP PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
ARIP PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 4.28% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 6.66. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. ARIP PCL's value of 4.28% is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARIP PCL ranks #523 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ARIP PCL has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARIP PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ARIP PCL ranks #523 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ARIP PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. ARIP PCL's value of 4.28% is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ARIP PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.72 to 6.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 5.33, ARIP PCL has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 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. ARIP PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 4.28% is 19.6% below 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 ARIP PCL and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARIP PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 4.28%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARIP PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARIP PCL (BKK:ARIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.59, compared to a current price of ฿0.46 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.28%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 19.6% below the Business Services industry median of 5.33. ARIP PCL's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 ARIP PCL (BKK:ARIP), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.28% 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 ARIP PCL (BKK:ARIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARIP PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.46 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.59.
GuruFocus considers ARIP PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ARIP:
Pretax Margin %: 4.28% (13% above median its 10-year median of 3.79)
GF Value™: ฿0.59 vs. price of ฿0.46 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% below the Business Services median (#523 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ARIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARIP PCL is principally engaged in the management of events and marketing activities, the production and distribution of information technology-related publications, and the placement of advertisements. The company is organized into business units based on its products and services and has three reportable segments as follows: Media and contents, Management of Events, and Digital service. The majority of revenue is from the Digital service segment. Geographically, it mainly operates in Thailand.
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