Argent IndustrialJSE:ART -0.27%68 Pretax Margin % is 13.89% as of Sep. 2025, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 7.91. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R23.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 88.62% on this metric.
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.
Argent Industrial Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Argent Industrial Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial'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.
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.89% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 7.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #70 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Argent Industrial's Pretax Margin % too high?
Argent Industrial's current Pretax Margin % of 13.89% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 7.91. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Argent Industrial's value of 13.89% is 442.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #70 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #70 out of 615 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Argent Industrial in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Argent Industrial's value of 13.89% is 442.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.91 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Argent Industrial 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.56, based on 615 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. Argent Industrial's current Pretax Margin % of 13.89% is 442.6% 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 Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current Pretax Margin % is 13.89%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R23.59, compared to a current price of R36.50 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.89%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 7.91 and 442.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.56. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.89% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R36.50 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
Pretax Margin %: 13.89% (76% above median its 10-year median of 7.91)
GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.50 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 442.6% above the Steel median (#70 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
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