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BSP:VAMO3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.59 Med: 16.3 Max: 20.54
Current: 6.59
BSP:VAMO3's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.28% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.29
vs BSP:VAMO3: 6.59
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos (BSP:VAMO3) 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.
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos 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.
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos Pretax Margin % Chart
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos Annual Data
BSP:VAMO3 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos'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.
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
* 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.
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos (BSP:VAMO3) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.59 to 20.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos ranks #479 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' Pretax Margin % too high?
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' current Pretax Margin % of 7.07% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.59 to a high of 20.54. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' value of 7.07% is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos ranks #479 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' Pretax Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos ranks #479 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' value of 7.07% is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.59 to 20.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.29, based on 1,071 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. Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos's current Pretax Margin % of 7.07% is 33.6% 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 Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos's current Pretax Margin % is 7.07%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos (BSP:VAMO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.62, compared to a current price of R$3.21 — trading 66.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.07%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 33.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.29. Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos (BSP:VAMO3), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.07% 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 Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos (BSP:VAMO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.21 is trading 66.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.62.
GuruFocus considers Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:VAMO3:
Pretax Margin %: 7.07% (57% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: R$9.62 vs. price of R$3.21 (66.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Business Services median (#479 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VAMO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos Business Description
Vamos Locacao De Caminhoes Maquinas E Equipamentos SA is engaged in the lease, sale and resale of trucks, machinery and equipment, fleet management and renders vehicle mechanics, industrialization, customization and body shop services. The company operates in three operating segments which comprise 1)Truck, machinery and equipment dealerships: sale of trucks, machinery and equipment; resale of used trucks, machinery and equipment, parts, machinery and accessories; mechanics auto body repair and paint services; 2) Lease of trucks, machinery and equipment: lease of trucks, machinery and equipment and fleet management; 3) Customization, manufacturing and transformation of trucks.
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