The historical rank and industry rank for Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:ARML3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 19.82 Max: 24.58
Current: 2.6
BSP:ARML3's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.25% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs BSP:ARML3: 2.60
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) 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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Pretax Margin % Chart
BSP:ARML3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos'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.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 19.82. Over the past decade, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 24.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #690 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Pretax Margin % too high?
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' current Pretax Margin % of 2.23% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 19.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 24.58. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 2.23% is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #690 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' Pretax Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos ranks #690 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' value of 2.23% is 58.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 24.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.82 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Pretax Margin % of 2.23% is 58.1% 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos 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. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos's current Pretax Margin % is 2.23%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 19.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.18, compared to a current price of R$3.13 — trading 65.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.23%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 19.82 and 58.1% below the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.23% 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 Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos (BSP:ARML3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.13 is trading 65.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.18.
GuruFocus considers Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ARML3:
Pretax Margin %: 2.23% (89% below median its 10-year median of 19.82)
GF Value™: R$9.18 vs. price of R$3.13 (65.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% below the Business Services median (#690 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ARML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos Business Description
Armac Locacao Logistica e Servicos SA is engaged in offering machinery and equipment on a rental basis. Some of its equipment includes pavers, telescopic handlers, Compaction rollers, Motor graders, crawler tractors, excavators, and Loaders among others.
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