The Brink's CoFRA:PTY -2.41%88 Pretax Margin % is 3.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks better than 52.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Brink's Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PTY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 4.92 Max: 6.73
Current: 6.13
FRA:PTY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.89% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs FRA:PTY: 6.13
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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.
The Brink's Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Brink's Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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.
FRA:PTY vs BRC, ADT, GEO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Brink's Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 6.73. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #506 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is The Brink's Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Brink's Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.33% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 6.73. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. The Brink's Co's value of 3.33% is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #506 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Pretax Margin % compare to BRC and ADT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #506 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts The Brink's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. The Brink's Co's value of 3.33% is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 6.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 5.35, The Brink's Co has consistently been below 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 5.35, 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. The Brink's Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.33% is 37.8% below 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Brink's Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.33%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.17, compared to a current price of €81.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.33%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 37.8% below the Business Services industry median of 5.35. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.33% 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.17.
GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:
Pretax Margin %: 3.33% (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.92)
GF Value™: €95.17 vs. price of €81.00 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% below the Business Services median (#506 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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