AB BankDHA:ABBANK -4.00%43 Pretax Margin % is 131.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 573% above its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates DHA:ABBANK with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT7.61 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,528 Banks companies, AB Bank ranks better than 99.48% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AB Bank's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-8,201.37 Mil. AB Bank's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-6,235.89 Mil. Therefore, AB Bank's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 131.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Bank's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:ABBANK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 19.53 Max: 147.41
Current: 125.4
DHA:ABBANK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.48% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.715
vs DHA:ABBANK: 125.40
AB Bank (DHA:ABBANK) 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.
AB Bank Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AB Bank Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, AB Bank'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.
AB Bank Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, AB Bank's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Bank'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.
AB Bank (DHA:ABBANK) has a Pretax Margin % of 131.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AB Bank and its competitors. This is 573% above median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, AB Bank's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 147.41. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Bank ranks #8 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is AB Bank's Pretax Margin % too high?
AB Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 131.52% is 573% above median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 147.41. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. AB Bank's value of 131.52% is 278.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Bank ranks #8 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AB Bank has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Bank's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, AB Bank ranks #8 out of 1528 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AB Bank in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. AB Bank's value of 131.52% is 278.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AB Bank's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 147.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 34.72, AB Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.72, based on 1,528 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. AB Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 131.52% is 278.9% 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 AB Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Bank's current Pretax Margin % is 131.52%, which is 573% above median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Bank (DHA:ABBANK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT7.61, compared to a current price of BDT4.80 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 131.52%, which is 573% above median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 278.9% above the Banks industry median of 34.72. AB Bank's overall GF Score™ is 43/100. 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 AB Bank (DHA:ABBANK), the current Pretax Margin % is 131.52% 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 AB Bank (DHA:ABBANK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT4.80 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT7.61.
GuruFocus considers AB Bank to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:ABBANK:
Pretax Margin %: 131.52% (573% above median its 10-year median of 19.53)
GF Value™: BDT7.61 vs. price of BDT4.80 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 278.9% above the Banks median (#8 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:ABBANK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Bank PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services in Bangladesh and International markets. The company also provides personal, auto, education, and home loans. It offers a wide range of depository and loan products to cater to virtually every customer segment. From Student Banking to Priority Banking AB approximately has all banking products in its stock. It also provides Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) credit, Women's entrepreneurs, Consumer Loans, Debit and Credit Cards (Local and International), ATMs, Internet and SMS Banking, Remittance Services, and Others. It has two operating segments AB Bank PLC, and Subsidiaries.
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