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The historical rank and industry rank for PT BISI International Tbk's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:BISI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.37 Med: 22.39 Max: 31.93
Current: 15.11
ISX:BISI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.26% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.315
vs ISX:BISI: 15.11
PT BISI International Tbk (ISX:BISI) 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.
PT BISI International Tbk Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PT BISI International Tbk 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.
ISX:BISI vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, PT BISI International Tbk'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.
PT BISI International Tbk Pretax Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, PT BISI International Tbk's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT BISI International Tbk'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.
PT BISI International Tbk (ISX:BISI) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PT BISI International Tbk and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 22.39. Over the past decade, PT BISI International Tbk's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 31.93. According to the industry distribution chart, PT BISI International Tbk ranks #44 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is PT BISI International Tbk's Pretax Margin % too high?
PT BISI International Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 15.64% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.37 to a high of 31.93. The Agriculture industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. PT BISI International Tbk's value of 15.64% is 147.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT BISI International Tbk ranks #44 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT BISI International Tbk has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT BISI International Tbk's Pretax Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, PT BISI International Tbk ranks #44 out of 248 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PT BISI International Tbk in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.32. PT BISI International Tbk's value of 15.64% is 147.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PT BISI International Tbk's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 31.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.39 vs. the industry median of 6.32, PT BISI International Tbk 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.32, based on 248 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. PT BISI International Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 15.64% is 147.7% 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 PT BISI International Tbk and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT BISI International Tbk's current Pretax Margin % is 15.64%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 22.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT BISI International Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT BISI International Tbk (ISX:BISI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp1,190.47, compared to a current price of Rp660.00 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.64%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 22.39 and 147.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.32. PT BISI International Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 PT BISI International Tbk (ISX:BISI), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.64% 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 PT BISI International Tbk (ISX:BISI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT BISI International Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp660.00 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp1,190.47.
GuruFocus considers PT BISI International Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BISI:
Pretax Margin %: 15.64% (30% below median its 10-year median of 22.39)
GF Value™: Rp1,190.47 vs. price of Rp660.00 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.7% above the Agriculture median (#44 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BISI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT BISI International Tbk operates as a science-based company producing agricultural inputs in Indonesia. It produces and sells hybrid corn seeds, horticultural seeds for fruit and vegetables, and agrochemicals that include herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. The company manages its business across the following segments: hybrid corn seeds, vegetable and fruit seeds, paddy seeds, pesticides and fertilizers, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the pesticides and fertilizers business.
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