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Colonial Motor CoNZSE:CMO 65 Pretax Margin % is 2.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colonial Motor Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CMO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 3.73 Max: 4.94
Current: 3.1
NZSE:CMO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.23% of 1322
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.445
vs NZSE:CMO: 3.10
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) 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.
Colonial Motor Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Colonial Motor Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor Co'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.
NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.77% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, Colonial Motor Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #783 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.77% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 4.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Colonial Motor Co's value of 2.77% is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #783 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #783 out of 1322 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Colonial Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Colonial Motor Co's value of 2.77% is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Colonial Motor Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Colonial Motor Co has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,322 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. Colonial Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.77% is 37.7% below 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Motor Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.77%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$7.25 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.77%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 37.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.77% 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.
Is Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.25 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56.
GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:
Pretax Margin %: 2.77% (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.25 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#783 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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