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Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Wilson Sons's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was R$258 Mil. Wilson Sons's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was R$809 Mil. Therefore, Wilson Sons's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 31.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.03 Med: 17.48 Max: 29.33
Current: 29.33
BSP:PORT3's Pretax Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.76
vs BSP:PORT3: 29.33
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) 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.
Wilson Sons Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wilson Sons Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.91% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 17.48. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 29.33.
Is Wilson Sons' Pretax Margin % too high?
Wilson Sons' current Pretax Margin % of 31.91% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 17.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.03 to a high of 29.33. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. Wilson Sons' value of 31.91% is 372% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Pretax Margin % of 31.91% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.76. Wilson Sons' value of 31.91% is 372% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.03 to 29.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.48 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Wilson Sons 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 1,000 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. Wilson Sons's current Pretax Margin % of 31.91% is 372% 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 Wilson Sons 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. Wilson Sons's current Pretax Margin % is 31.91%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 17.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Pretax Margin % of 31.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.91%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 17.48 and 372% above the Transportation industry median of 6.76. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.91% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
Pretax Margin %: 31.91% (83% above median its 10-year median of 17.48)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 372% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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