Bureau VeritasBVVBY +0.77%84 Pretax Margin % is 12.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 12.27. GuruFocus rates BVVBY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks better than 76.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bureau Veritas's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BVVBY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.86 Med: 12.27 Max: 13.83
Current: 13.54
BVVBY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.54% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs BVVBY: 13.54
Bureau Veritas (OTCPK:BVVBY) 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.
Bureau Veritas Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bureau Veritas Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.
BVVBY vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.79% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bureau Veritas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.27. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.86 to 13.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #252 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Bureau Veritas' Pretax Margin % too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Pretax Margin % of 12.79% is near median its 10-year median of 12.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.86 to a high of 13.83. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.79% is 140.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #252 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Pretax Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #252 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bureau Veritas in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.79% is 140.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.86 to 13.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.27 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Bureau Veritas 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 5.33, based on 1,074 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. Bureau Veritas's current Pretax Margin % of 12.79% is 140.2% 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current Pretax Margin % is 12.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.13, compared to a current price of $59.36 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.27 and 140.2% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.79% 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.36 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.13.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BVVBY:
Pretax Margin %: 12.79% (near median its 10-year median of 12.27)
GF Value™: $68.13 vs. price of $59.36 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.2% above the Business Services median (#252 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BVVBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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