BSTZ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.14 Med: 99.44 Max: 100.14
Current: 99.44
BSTZ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.63% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.475
vs BSTZ: 99.44
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE:BSTZ) 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Pretax Margin % Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Pretax Margin % Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) has a Pretax Margin % of 99.64% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.44. Over the past decade, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 99.14 to 100.14. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #321 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Pretax Margin % too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Pretax Margin % of 99.64% is near median its 10-year median of 99.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.14 to a high of 100.14. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 99.64% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #321 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's Pretax Margin % compare to EVT and RVT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ranks #321 out of 1576 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's value of 99.64% is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 99.14 to 100.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.44 vs. the industry median of 89.48, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.48, based on 1,576 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Pretax Margin % of 99.64% is 11.4% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's current Pretax Margin % is 99.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.29, compared to a current price of $28.44 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 99.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.44 and 11.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.48. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ), the current Pretax Margin % is 99.64% as of Dec. 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.44 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.29.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSTZ:
Pretax Margin %: 99.64% (near median its 10-year median of 99.44)
GF Value™: $34.29 vs. price of $28.44 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Asset Management median (#321 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income mainly through long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests a majority of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology. Its investment portfolio comprises securities of companies from various industries, such as semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, software, communications equipment, IT services, and entertainment, etc.
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