Conduit Capital (JSE:CND) Pretax Margin %: -22.49% (As of Jun. 2022)

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What is Conduit Capital Pretax Margin %?

Conduit Capital JSE:CND Pretax Margin % is -22.49% as of Jun. 2022.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Conduit Capital's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2022 was R-132 Mil. Conduit Capital's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2022 was R586 Mil. Therefore, Conduit Capital's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was -22.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


JSE:CND's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 11.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Conduit Capital  (JSE:CND) 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.

Conduit Capital Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Conduit Capital Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Conduit Capital'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.

Conduit Capital Pretax Margin % Chart

Conduit Capital Annual Data
Trend Aug13 Aug14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22
Pretax Margin %
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Conduit Capital Semi-Annual Data
Aug12 Feb13 Aug13 Feb14 Aug14 Feb15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -80.41 -10.63 -51.68 -14.46 -22.49

JSE:CND vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Conduit Capital'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.

Conduit Capital Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Conduit Capital Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2022 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2022 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2022 )
=-206.707/1103.785
=-18.73 %

Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2022 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2022 )
=-131.897/586.415
=-22.49 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -22.49% mean?
Conduit Capital (JSE:CND) has a Pretax Margin % of -22.49% as of Jun. 2022. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Conduit Capital and its competitors.
Is Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % too high?
Conduit Capital's current Pretax Margin % is -22.49%.
How does Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Conduit Capital's Pretax Margin % of -22.49% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. 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 Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 11.90, based on 503 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. 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 Conduit Capital and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Conduit Capital's current Pretax Margin % is -22.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Conduit Capital stock overvalued right now?
Conduit Capital (JSE:CND) has a current Pretax Margin % of -22.49%. The current Pretax Margin % is -22.49%. 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 Conduit Capital (JSE:CND), the current Pretax Margin % is -22.49% as of Jun. 2022. 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.

Conduit Capital Business Description

Address 67 Carlisle Street, Paardeneiland, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7405
Conduit Capital Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries and associates, carries on business in the financial services industry with a focus on insurance. The company serves in two segments: Insurance and Risk, and Investment. The Insurance and Risk division includes the company's insurance interests. The company writes both short-term and long-term insurance business. The long-term business consists mainly of funeral cover, comprising both individual business and group schemes. Several lines of short-term business are written, providing cover to individuals and ensuring business risks. The main short-term lines of business include Guarantee, Liability, Motor, and others.