Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCLBKK:BEM -3.20%84 Pretax Margin % is 25.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 25.54. GuruFocus rates BKK:BEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿7.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL ranks better than 87.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BEM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.67 Med: 25.54 Max: 44.74
Current: 27.09
BKK:BEM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.17% of 998
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs BKK:BEM: 27.09
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL (BKK:BEM) 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.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL Pretax Margin % Chart
BKK:BEM vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Bangkok Expressway and Metro 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.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Expressway and Metro 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.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL (BKK:BEM) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.46% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.54. Over the past decade, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.67 to 44.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL ranks #128 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 25.46% is near median its 10-year median of 25.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.67 to a high of 44.74. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's value of 25.46% is 276.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL ranks #128 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL ranks #128 out of 998 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's value of 25.46% is 276.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.67 to 44.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.54 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.76, based on 998 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. Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 25.46% is 276.6% 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 Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 25.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL (BKK:BEM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿7.73, compared to a current price of ฿6.05 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.54 and 276.6% above the Transportation industry median of 6.76. Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL (BKK:BEM), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.46% 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 Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL (BKK:BEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿6.05 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿7.73.
GuruFocus considers Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BEM:
Pretax Margin %: 25.46% (near median its 10-year median of 25.54)
GF Value™: ฿7.73 vs. price of ฿6.05 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 276.6% above the Transportation median (#128 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL Business Description
Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL and its subsidiaries are engaged in the construction and management of expressways and the operation of metro lines and commercial development in Thailand. Along with the operation of the Metro Blue Line, the company also handles the advertising and telecommunications maintenance in the trains and stations. Its segments include the Expressway business segment; Rail business segment; Commercial development business segment; and Other segments. The maximum revenue is derived from the Expressway business segment.
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