DP WorldDFM:DPW Pretax Margin % is 15.56% as of Dec. 2019, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 27.98. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. DP World's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ2,249.75 Mil. DP World's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ14,454.10 Mil. Therefore, DP World's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 15.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DP World's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DPW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.81 Med: 27.98 Max: 34.74
Current: 19.39
DFM:DPW's Pretax Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 6.75
vs DFM:DPW: 19.39
DP World (DFM:DPW) 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.
DP World Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DP World Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DP World'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.
DP World Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DP World'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.
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.56% as of Dec. 2019. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 27.98. Over the past decade, DP World's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.81 to 34.74.
Is DP World's Pretax Margin % too high?
DP World's current Pretax Margin % of 15.56% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 27.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.81 to a high of 34.74. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. DP World's value of 15.56% is 130.5% above this industry median.
How does DP World's Pretax Margin % compare to KEX?
DP World's Pretax Margin % of 15.56% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. DP World's value of 15.56% is 130.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.81 to 34.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.98 vs. the industry median of 6.75, DP World 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 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. DP World's current Pretax Margin % of 15.56% is 130.5% 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 DP World and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current Pretax Margin % is 15.56%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 27.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Pretax Margin % of 15.56%. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.56%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 27.98 and 130.5% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.56% as of Dec. 2019. 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.
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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