Mexico Equity andome FundMXE +0.76%25 Pretax Margin % is 97.54% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 101.00. GuruFocus rates MXE with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks better than 62.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mexico Equity andome Fund's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MXE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.59 Med: 101 Max: 130.17
Current: 97.16
MXE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.72% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.62
vs MXE: 97.16
Mexico Equity andome Fund (NYSE:MXE) 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.
Mexico Equity andome Fund Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mexico Equity andome Fund Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Mexico Equity andome Fund'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.
Mexico Equity andome Fund Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mexico Equity andome Fund's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mexico Equity andome Fund'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.
Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE) has a Pretax Margin % of 97.54% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mexico Equity andome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 101.00. Over the past decade, Mexico Equity andome Fund's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 39.59 to 130.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #586 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Mexico Equity andome Fund's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 97.54% is near median its 10-year median of 101.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.59 to a high of 130.17. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Mexico Equity andome Fund's value of 97.54% is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #586 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mexico Equity andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mexico Equity andome Fund's Pretax Margin % compare to RSF and PGZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #586 out of 1572 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Mexico Equity andome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Mexico Equity andome Fund's value of 97.54% is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mexico Equity andome Fund's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 39.59 to 130.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.00 vs. the industry median of 89.62, Mexico Equity andome Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.62, based on 1,572 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. Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 97.54% is 8.8% 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 Mexico Equity andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Pretax Margin % is 97.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 101.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mexico Equity andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE) has a current Pretax Margin % of 97.54%. The current Pretax Margin % is 97.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 101.00 and 8.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.62. Mexico Equity andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE), the current Pretax Margin % is 97.54% as of Jan. 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.
Mexico Equity and Income Fund Inc. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that aims for long-term capital appreciation and current income. It prominently invests in equity, convertible securities, and debt issued by Mexican companies, operating across various sectors. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Mexbol and MSCI Mexico Index. The company provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.
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