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The historical rank and industry rank for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:DGCU2'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.02 Med: 15.69 Max: 23.91
Current: 23.71
BUE:DGCU2's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.6% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.025
vs BUE:DGCU2: 23.71
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) 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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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.
BUE:DGCU2 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) has a Pretax Margin % of 29.11% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 15.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #92 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Pretax Margin % too high?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Pretax Margin % of 29.11% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 15.69. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.03. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 29.11% is 142.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #92 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Pretax Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #92 out of 500 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.03. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 29.11% is 142.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.69 vs. the industry median of 12.03, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.03, based on 500 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. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Pretax Margin % of 29.11% is 142.1% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Pretax Margin % is 29.11%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 15.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,431.19, compared to a current price of ARS1,665.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 29.11%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 15.69 and 142.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.03. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2), the current Pretax Margin % is 29.11% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS1,665.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19.
GuruFocus considers Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:DGCU2:
Pretax Margin %: 29.11% (86% above median its 10-year median of 15.69)
GF Value™: ARS1,431.19 vs. price of ARS1,665.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#92 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:DGCU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA is a distributor of natural gas either directly or through third-party entities. Its customer base includes residential clients, industrial and commercial businesses and CNG stations.
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