Bank Of ChinaMEX:3988N 46 Pretax Margin % is 41.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 45.96. GuruFocus rates MEX:3988N with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Bank Of China ranks better than 74.53% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bank Of China's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN195,615 Mil. Bank Of China's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN467,606 Mil. Therefore, Bank Of China's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank Of China's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:3988N'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.58 Med: 45.96 Max: 48.51
Current: 45.1
MEX:3988N's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.53% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.88
vs MEX:3988N: 45.10
Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) 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.
Bank Of China Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bank Of China Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank Of China'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.
MEX:3988N vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank Of China'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.
Bank Of China Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank Of China's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank Of China'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.
Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) has a Pretax Margin % of 41.83% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bank Of China and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.96. Over the past decade, Bank Of China's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 43.58 to 48.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #389 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Bank Of China's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bank Of China's current Pretax Margin % of 41.83% is near median its 10-year median of 45.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.58 to a high of 48.51. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Bank Of China's value of 41.83% is 19.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #389 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank Of China's Pretax Margin % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank Of China ranks #389 out of 1527 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Bank Of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Bank Of China's value of 41.83% is 19.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank Of China's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 43.58 to 48.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.96 vs. the industry median of 34.88, Bank Of China 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.88, based on 1,527 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. Bank Of China's current Pretax Margin % of 41.83% is 19.9% 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 Bank Of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank Of China's current Pretax Margin % is 41.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10.56, compared to a current price of MXN11.76 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 41.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.96 and 19.9% above the Banks industry median of 34.88. Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Bank Of China (MEX:3988N), the current Pretax Margin % is 41.83% 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 Bank Of China (MEX:3988N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN11.76 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10.56.
GuruFocus considers Bank Of China to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:3988N:
Pretax Margin %: 41.83% (near median its 10-year median of 45.96)
GF Value™: MXN10.56 vs. price of MXN11.76 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% above the Banks median (#389 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:3988N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Beijing, Bank of China, or BOC, has evolved through multiple institutional mandates—from central bank to foreign exchange specialist to state-owned trade finance bank—before establishing its current universal banking model. The group was dual-listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2006. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers across Greater China and overseas. Central Huijin, a Chinese state-owned investment company and BOC's largest shareholder, controls 64%. BOC has the most extensive global reach among Chinese banks, with operations in 64 countries and regions.
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