Pampa EnergiaMEX:PAMPN 85 Pretax Margin % is 26.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 26.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:PAMPN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,497.97. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Pampa Energia ranks better than 88.34% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Pampa Energia's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,705 Mil. Pampa Energia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,333 Mil. Therefore, Pampa Energia's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pampa Energia's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PAMPN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.65 Med: 26.21 Max: 35.97
Current: 26.96
MEX:PAMPN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.34% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs MEX:PAMPN: 26.96
Pampa Energia (MEX:PAMPN) 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.
Pampa Energia Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pampa Energia Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pampa Energia'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Pampa Energia's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pampa Energia'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.
Pampa Energia (MEX:PAMPN) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.18% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pampa Energia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.21. Over the past decade, Pampa Energia's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.65 to 35.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #64 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Pampa Energia's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pampa Energia's current Pretax Margin % of 26.18% is near median its 10-year median of 26.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.65 to a high of 35.97. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Pampa Energia's value of 26.18% is 298.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #64 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pampa Energia has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pampa Energia's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Pampa Energia ranks #64 out of 549 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Pampa Energia in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Pampa Energia's value of 26.18% is 298.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pampa Energia's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.65 to 35.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.21 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Pampa Energia 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 549 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. Pampa Energia's current Pretax Margin % of 26.18% is 298.5% 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 Pampa Energia and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pampa Energia's current Pretax Margin % is 26.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pampa Energia stock overvalued right now?
Pampa Energia (MEX:PAMPN) has a current Pretax Margin % of 26.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,497.97, compared to a current price of MXN1,499.90 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.21 and 298.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. Pampa Energia's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Pampa Energia (MEX:PAMPN), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.18% 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 Pampa Energia (MEX:PAMPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pampa Energia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,499.90 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,497.97.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PAMPN:
Pretax Margin %: 26.18% (near median its 10-year median of 26.21)
GF Value™: MXN2,497.97 vs. price of MXN1,499.90 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 298.5% above the Conglomerates median (#64 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PAMPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pampa Energia SA and its subsidiaries are engaged in the Energy business, mainly in oil and gas production and power generation. The firm's operating business segments are Oil and Gas, Generation, Petrochemicals, Holding, Transportation, and Others. The company derives the maximum revenue from the oil and gas segment.
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