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.
Ramaco Resources Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ramaco Resources Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ramaco Resources'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.
METC vs SXC, AREC, AMR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Ramaco Resources'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.
Ramaco Resources Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ramaco Resources's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ramaco Resources'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.
Ramaco Resources (METC) has a Pretax Margin % of -19.86% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ramaco Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #558 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Ramaco Resources' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ramaco Resources' current Pretax Margin % is -19.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #558 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ramaco Resources has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramaco Resources' Pretax Margin % compare to SXC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #558 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ramaco Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.57. 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 2.57, based on 612 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 Ramaco Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ramaco Resources's current Pretax Margin % is -19.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramaco Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources (METC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $12.53 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -19.86%. Ramaco Resources' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Ramaco Resources (METC), the current Pretax Margin % is -19.86% 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 Ramaco Resources (METC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.53 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16.
GuruFocus considers Ramaco Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for METC:
Pretax Margin %: -19.86%
GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $12.53 (36.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the METC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ramaco Resources Inc is a United States-based company that operates as a pure-play metallurgical coal company with operations in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. Its portfolio includes high-quality metallurgical coal reserves & resources, with a focus on properties such as Elk Creek, Berwind, Knox Creek, and Maben. These properties are strategically located to serve North American blast furnace steel mills and coke plants, as well as international metallurgical coal consumers. Additionally, the company controls mineral deposits in Sheridan, Wyoming, exploring potential opportunities in rare earth elements and coal-to-carbon-based products. The company's two operating segments are Metallurgical Coal segment; and Rare Earths and Critical Minerals.
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