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AMS Public Transport HoldingsHKSE:00077 -2.00%54 Pretax Margin % is 10.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1741% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00077 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks worse than 54.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMS Public Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00077'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.76 Med: 0.56 Max: 11.14
Current: 5.62
HKSE:00077's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.95% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs HKSE:00077: 5.62
AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AMS Public Transport Holdings 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % Chart
HKSE:00077 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, AMS Public Transport Holdings'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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, AMS Public Transport Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMS Public Transport Holdings'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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 1741% above median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #550 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
AMS Public Transport Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 10.31% is 1741% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.68. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 10.31% is 54.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #550 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMS Public Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMS Public Transport Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #550 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AMS Public Transport Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.68. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 10.31% is 54.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 6.68, AMS Public Transport Holdings 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 6.68, based on 1,001 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. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 10.31% is 54.3% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 10.31%, which is 1741% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.57, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.31%, which is 1741% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 54.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.68. AMS Public Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.31% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.57.
GuruFocus considers AMS Public Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00077:
Pretax Margin %: 10.31% (1741% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: HK$0.57 vs. price of HK$0.49 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% above the Transportation median (#550 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00077 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Business Description
AMS Public Transport Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company involved in the transport business. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of the franchised public light bus (PLB) and residents' bus services. The primary revenue source for the company is the provision of franchised PLB transportation services. The group operates in Hong Kong.
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