The historical rank and industry rank for Hidrovias DO Brasil's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:HBSA3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.28 Med: 3.98 Max: 14.52
Current: 5.59
BSP:HBSA3's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.87% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs BSP:HBSA3: 5.59
Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) 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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hidrovias DO Brasil Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
BSP:HBSA3 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hidrovias DO Brasil's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) has a Pretax Margin % of -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hidrovias DO Brasil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #557 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Pretax Margin % is -3.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #557 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hidrovias DO Brasil has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hidrovias DO Brasil's Pretax Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #557 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hidrovias DO Brasil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. 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 6.77, based on 997 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. 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Pretax Margin % is -3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.70, compared to a current price of R$3.72 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -3.80%. Hidrovias DO Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3), the current Pretax Margin % is -3.80% 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$3.72 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.70.
GuruFocus considers Hidrovias DO Brasil to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:HBSA3:
Pretax Margin %: -3.80%
GF Value™: R$2.70 vs. price of R$3.72 (37.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:HBSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hidrovias DO Brasil SA provides integrated logistics solutions for waterway handling and transportation in Brazil and abroad. Its activities include transportation of goods; construction and operation of ports, cargo terminals, shipyards, workshops, and warehouses; river and sea navigation, coastal navigation, and storage of goods; provision of logistics services, either directly or through third parties; other related activities or activities that are somehow related to its business purpose. Its segments include North Corridor, South Corridor, and Santos, with the majority of the revenue deriving from North Corridor segment that provides integrated logistics services for the transportation of products through cargo transshipment and river navigation.
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