Ackermans & Van Haaren NVCHIX:ACKBB -0.21%77 Pretax Margin % is 17.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 12.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACKBB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €208.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks better than 85.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ACKBb'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.3 Med: 12.62 Max: 20.21
Current: 15.88
CHIX:ACKBb's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.44% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs CHIX:ACKBb: 15.88
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBb) 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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV 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.
CHIX:ACKBB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.13% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.30 to 20.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #256 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Pretax Margin % of 17.13% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.30 to a high of 20.21. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's value of 17.13% is 210.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #256 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #256 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ackermans & Van Haaren NV in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's value of 17.13% is 210.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.30 to 20.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Pretax Margin % of 17.13% is 210.6% 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Pretax Margin % is 17.13%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €208.60, compared to a current price of €286.80 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.13%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 210.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.13% 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €286.80 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €208.60.
GuruFocus considers Ackermans & Van Haaren NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACKBB:
Pretax Margin %: 17.13% (36% above median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: €208.60 vs. price of €286.80 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.6% above the Construction median (#256 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ACKBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV is an investment company. It is a diversified group active in Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy & Resources, and Growth Capital. The company's business segments include: Marine Engineering and Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy and Resources, and AvH and Growth Capital. The majority of revenue is derived from the Marine Engineering & Contracting segment.
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