Aeci Mining Explosives (LUS:AECI) Pretax Margin %: % (As of . 20)

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LUS:AECI Aeci Mining Explosives PLC LUS:AECI
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What is Aeci Mining Explosives Pretax Margin %?

Aeci Mining Explosives LUS:AECI 34 Pretax Margin % is % as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:AECI with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Aeci Mining Explosives ranks worse than 63371.29% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Aeci Mining Explosives's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Aeci Mining Explosives's Revenue for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Therefore, Aeci Mining Explosives's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %.

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


LUS:AECI's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 5.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Aeci Mining Explosives  (LUS:AECI) 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.

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Aeci Mining Explosives Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aeci Mining Explosives'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.

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LUS:AECI vs : Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aeci Mining Explosives'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.

Aeci Mining Explosives Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aeci Mining Explosives's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aeci Mining Explosives's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Aeci Mining Explosives 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.

Aeci Mining Explosives's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: . 20 )/Revenue (A: . 20 )
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Aeci Mining Explosives's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: . 20 )/Revenue (Q: . 20 )
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* 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 % mean?
Aeci Mining Explosives (LUS:AECI) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of . 20. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aeci Mining Explosives and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeci Mining Explosives ranks #999999 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Aeci Mining Explosives' Pretax Margin % too high?
Aeci Mining Explosives' current Pretax Margin % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Aeci Mining Explosives ranks #999999 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aeci Mining Explosives has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeci Mining Explosives' Pretax Margin % compare to ?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aeci Mining Explosives ranks #999999 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Aeci Mining Explosives in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,578 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 Aeci Mining Explosives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeci Mining Explosives's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeci Mining Explosives stock overvalued right now?
Aeci Mining Explosives (LUS:AECI) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. Aeci Mining Explosives' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aeci Mining Explosives (LUS:AECI), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of . 20. 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.

Aeci Mining Explosives Business Description

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Address Woodlands Drive, AECI Place, 24 The Woodlands, Woodmead, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2191
Aeci Mining Explosives PLC is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of bulk emulsion, packaged explosives, initiating systems, and explosives accessories.
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