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Dutch-Bangla BankDHA:DUTCHBANGL -1.86%73 Pretax Margin % is 36.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 30.29. GuruFocus rates DHA:DUTCHBANGL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT58.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Dutch-Bangla Bank ranks better than 60.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dutch-Bangla Bank's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:DUTCHBANGL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.9 Med: 30.29 Max: 39.2
Current: 39.2
DHA:DUTCHBANGL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.25% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 35.2
vs DHA:DUTCHBANGL: 39.20
Dutch-Bangla Bank (DHA:DUTCHBANGL) 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.
Dutch-Bangla Bank Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Dutch-Bangla Bank Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dutch-Bangla 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.
Dutch-Bangla Bank Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Dutch-Bangla 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.
Dutch-Bangla Bank Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Dutch-Bangla Bank's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch-Bangla 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.
Dutch-Bangla Bank (DHA:DUTCHBANGL) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dutch-Bangla Bank and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 30.29. Over the past decade, Dutch-Bangla Bank's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 39.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch-Bangla Bank ranks #607 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Dutch-Bangla Bank's Pretax Margin % too high?
Dutch-Bangla Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 36.16% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.90 to a high of 39.20. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 35.20. Dutch-Bangla Bank's value of 36.16% is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch-Bangla Bank ranks #607 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dutch-Bangla Bank has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch-Bangla Bank's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Dutch-Bangla Bank ranks #607 out of 1527 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Dutch-Bangla Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 35.20. Dutch-Bangla Bank's value of 36.16% is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dutch-Bangla Bank's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 39.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.29 vs. the industry median of 35.20, Dutch-Bangla 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 35.20, based on 1,527 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. Dutch-Bangla Bank's current Pretax Margin % of 36.16% is 2.7% 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 Dutch-Bangla Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 35.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dutch-Bangla Bank's current Pretax Margin % is 36.16%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 30.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch-Bangla Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch-Bangla Bank (DHA:DUTCHBANGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT58.42, compared to a current price of BDT47.40 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.16%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.29 and 2.7% above the Banks industry median of 35.20. Dutch-Bangla Bank's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Dutch-Bangla Bank (DHA:DUTCHBANGL), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.16% 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 Dutch-Bangla Bank (DHA:DUTCHBANGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch-Bangla Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT47.40 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT58.42.
GuruFocus considers Dutch-Bangla Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:DUTCHBANGL:
Pretax Margin %: 36.16% (19% above median its 10-year median of 30.29)
GF Value™: BDT58.42 vs. price of BDT47.40 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Banks median (#607 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:DUTCHBANGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC offers a range of banking and investment services for personal and corporate customers. The principal activity of the Bank is to carry on all kinds of commercial banking business in Bangladesh. It provides a full range of real-time online banking services such as retail loan products, business loans, LC trade, and deposits, through all Branches, Internet Payment Gateway, ATMs, ADMs, and Internet Banking Channels. The company's business segments are; Corporate Banking which generates maximum revenue, Retail Banking, SME Banking, Financial Inclusion, Treasury, and Off-shore Banking Unit.
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