WP Energy PCLBKK:WP +0.54%64 Pretax Margin % is 1.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates BKK:WP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, WP Energy PCL ranks worse than 87.8% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. WP Energy PCL's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿55 Mil. WP Energy PCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿4,208 Mil. Therefore, WP Energy PCL's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WP Energy PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:WP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 1.02 Max: 2.64
Current: 1.22
BKK:WP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 87.8% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.095
vs BKK:WP: 1.22
WP Energy PCL (BKK:WP) 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.
WP Energy PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
WP Energy PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WP Energy 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:WP vs ATO, NI, UGI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, WP Energy 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.
WP Energy PCL Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, WP Energy PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WP Energy 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.
WP Energy PCL (BKK:WP) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.32% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on WP Energy PCL and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, WP Energy PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.37 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, WP Energy PCL ranks #439 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is WP Energy PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
WP Energy PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 1.32% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 2.64. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.10. WP Energy PCL's value of 1.32% is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WP Energy PCL ranks #439 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WP Energy PCL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WP Energy PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, WP Energy PCL ranks #439 out of 500 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places WP Energy PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.10. WP Energy PCL's value of 1.32% is 89.1% below this benchmark. Historically, WP Energy PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.37 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 12.10, WP Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.10, based on 500 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. WP Energy PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 1.32% is 89.1% 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 WP Energy PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WP Energy PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 1.32%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WP Energy PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WP Energy PCL (BKK:WP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.70, compared to a current price of ฿3.74 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.32%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 89.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.10. WP Energy PCL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 WP Energy PCL (BKK:WP), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.32% 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 WP Energy PCL (BKK:WP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WP Energy PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.74 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.70.
GuruFocus considers WP Energy PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:WP:
Pretax Margin %: 1.32% (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: ฿3.70 vs. price of ฿3.74 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#439 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:WP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WP Energy PCL is a comprehensive energy group mainly involved in the trading of liquid petroleum gas under the World Gas brand. It serves gas retailers, gas stations, bottling plants, industrial and commercial clients, and also engages in trading within the ASEAN region. The group also offers: engineering, installation, and maintenance services for gas stations and gas distribution systems; solar rooftop solutions; and transports oil, gas, and chemical substances. Its main business segments are: Trading of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), petroleum by-products and other related businesses, which generate maximum revenue; and Transportation of oil, gas and chemical substances. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Thailand, followed by Singapore and Vietnam.
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