FRP Advisory GroupLSE:FRP +0.44%82 Pretax Margin % is 21.01% as of Oct. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 20.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:FRP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, FRP Advisory Group ranks worse than 50.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FRP Advisory Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FRP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 20.57 Max: 49.85
Current: 19.67
LSE:FRP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.84% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.36
vs LSE:FRP: 19.67
FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) 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.
FRP Advisory Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FRP Advisory Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FRP Advisory Group'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.
LSE:FRP vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, FRP Advisory Group'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.
FRP Advisory Group Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FRP Advisory Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FRP Advisory Group'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.
FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.01% as of Oct. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FRP Advisory Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.57. Over the past decade, FRP Advisory Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 49.85. According to the industry distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #395 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is FRP Advisory Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
FRP Advisory Group's current Pretax Margin % of 21.01% is near median its 10-year median of 20.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 49.85. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. FRP Advisory Group's value of 21.01% is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #395 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FRP Advisory Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FRP Advisory Group's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #395 out of 777 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FRP Advisory Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. FRP Advisory Group's value of 21.01% is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, FRP Advisory Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 49.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.57 vs. the industry median of 20.36, FRP Advisory Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.36, based on 777 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. FRP Advisory Group's current Pretax Margin % of 21.01% is 3.2% 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 FRP Advisory Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FRP Advisory Group's current Pretax Margin % is 21.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FRP Advisory Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.71, compared to a current price of £1.14 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.57 and 3.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.36. FRP Advisory Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.01% as of Oct. 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 FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FRP Advisory Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.14 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.71.
GuruFocus considers FRP Advisory Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FRP:
Pretax Margin %: 21.01% (near median its 10-year median of 20.57)
GF Value™: £1.71 vs. price of £1.14 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Capital Markets median (#395 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FRP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FRP Advisory Group PLC is a professional services firm offering advisory services to companies, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, as well as individuals. The company's services include Restructuring advisory; Corporate finance; Debt advisory; Forensic services; and Pension advisory. The group's revenue is derived from the provision of specialist business and advisory services. It advises across multiple sectors and all business sizes, principally servicing smaller and mid-market companies.
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