Massuh (BUE:MASU6.PFD) Pretax Margin %: -63.18% (As of Jun. 2008)


What is Massuh Pretax Margin %?

Massuh BUE:MASU6.PFD Pretax Margin % is -63.18% as of Jun. 2008.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Massuh's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2008 was ARS-94.79 Mil. Massuh's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2008 was ARS150.03 Mil. Therefore, Massuh's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was -63.18%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Massuh's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BUE:MASU6.PFD's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.77
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Massuh  (BUE:MASU6.PFD) 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.

Massuh Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Massuh Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Massuh'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.

Massuh Pretax Margin % Chart

Massuh Annual Data
Trend Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun08
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.11 4.42 1.29 -19.26 -63.18

Massuh Semi-Annual Data
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Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.11 4.42 1.29 -19.26 -63.18

Massuh Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Massuh'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.

Massuh Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Massuh's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Massuh's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Massuh Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Massuh's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2008 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2008 )
=-94.787/150.025
=-63.18 %

Massuh's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2008 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2008 )
=-94.787/150.025
=-63.18 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -63.18% mean?
Massuh (BUE:MASU6.PFD) has a Pretax Margin % of -63.18% as of Jun. 2008. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Massuh and its competitors.
Is Massuh's Pretax Margin % too high?
Massuh's current Pretax Margin % is -63.18%.
How does Massuh's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
Massuh's Pretax Margin % of -63.18% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.77, based on 283 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 Massuh and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Massuh's current Pretax Margin % is -63.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Massuh stock overvalued right now?
Massuh (BUE:MASU6.PFD) has a current Pretax Margin % of -63.18%. The current Pretax Margin % is -63.18%. 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 Massuh (BUE:MASU6.PFD), the current Pretax Margin % is -63.18% as of Jun. 2008. 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.

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