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Argo Defence Group ABNGM:ARGO -3.40%11 Pretax Margin % is -6.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NGM:ARGO with a GF Score™ of 11/100. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, Argo Defence Group AB ranks worse than 73.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argo Defence Group AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGM:ARGO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.09 Med: -6.39 Max: -5.75
Current: -6.39
NGM:ARGO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 73.14% of 350
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.09
vs NGM:ARGO: -6.39
Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) 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.
Argo Defence Group AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Argo Defence Group AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argo Defence Group AB'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.
Argo Defence Group AB Pretax Margin % Chart
Argo Defence Group AB Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Pretax Margin %
-106.09
-5.75
-6.39
Argo Defence Group AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Pretax Margin %
-106.09
-5.75
-6.39
NGM:ARGO vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Argo Defence Group AB'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.
Argo Defence Group AB Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Argo Defence Group AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argo Defence Group AB'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.
Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.39% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Argo Defence Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #256 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Argo Defence Group AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Argo Defence Group AB's current Pretax Margin % is -6.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #256 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Argo Defence Group AB has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Defence Group AB's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Argo Defence Group AB ranks #256 out of 350 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Argo Defence Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.09. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.09, based on 350 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 Argo Defence Group AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argo Defence Group AB's current Pretax Margin % is -6.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Defence Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO) has a current Pretax Margin % of -6.39%. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.39%. Argo Defence Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Argo Defence Group AB (NGM:ARGO), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.39% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Argo Defence Group AB is a defence company. The company is focused on providing materiel, technology, and system solutions to strengthen military and civil defence sectors. The company operates in three areas namely, Defence Materiel, Counter-Explosive Risk Solutions, and Airfield Operations. The Defence Materiel develops equipment and systems for national defence and civil protection; Counter-Explosive Risk Solutions handles mine clearance, risk management, and safe munitions destruction; and Airfield Operations builds technical systems for airports and high-security sites.
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