Prima Marine PCLBKK:PRM +0.56%95 Pretax Margin % is 31.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 28.19. GuruFocus rates BKK:PRM with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿7.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Prima Marine PCL ranks better than 82.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prima Marine PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:PRM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.91 Med: 28.19 Max: 32.05
Current: 26.11
BKK:PRM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.9% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs BKK:PRM: 26.11
Prima Marine PCL (BKK:PRM) 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.
Prima Marine PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Prima Marine PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prima Marine 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:PRM vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Prima Marine 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.
Prima Marine PCL Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Prima Marine PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prima Marine 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.
Prima Marine PCL (BKK:PRM) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Prima Marine PCL and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 28.19. Over the past decade, Prima Marine PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.91 to 32.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Prima Marine PCL ranks #157 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Prima Marine PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Prima Marine PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 31.61% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 28.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.91 to a high of 32.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Prima Marine PCL's value of 31.61% is 513.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prima Marine PCL ranks #157 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prima Marine PCL has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prima Marine PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Prima Marine PCL ranks #157 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Prima Marine PCL in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Prima Marine PCL's value of 31.61% is 513.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Prima Marine PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.91 to 32.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.19 vs. the industry median of 5.15, Prima Marine 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 918 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. Prima Marine PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 31.61% is 513.8% 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 Prima Marine PCL and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prima Marine PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 31.61%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 28.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prima Marine PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Marine PCL (BKK:PRM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿7.85, compared to a current price of ฿9.05 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.61%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 28.19 and 513.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. Prima Marine PCL's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 8 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 Prima Marine PCL (BKK:PRM), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.61% 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 Prima Marine PCL (BKK:PRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Marine PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿9.05 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿7.85.
GuruFocus considers Prima Marine PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PRM:
Pretax Margin %: 31.61% (12% above median its 10-year median of 28.19)
GF Value™: ฿7.85 vs. price of ฿9.05 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 513.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#157 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prima Marine PCL is engaged in the marine transportation of petroleum and chemical products and in providing services that support offshore petroleum exploration and production, along with ship management. The company operates through four segments: marine transportation of petroleum and chemical products; storage of petroleum products; services supporting offshore exploration and production, including transportation of personnel and equipment and accommodation work barges; and ship management and related services such as ship agency, crew recruitment and transportation, operational support, business administration, procurement, marketing, financial consulting, and technical support. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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