Port of TaurangaNZSE:POT -2.49%94 Pretax Margin % is 39.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 42.74. GuruFocus rates NZSE:POT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$7.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Port of Tauranga ranks better than 96.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Port of Tauranga's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:POT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.14 Med: 42.74 Max: 48.03
Current: 48.03
NZSE:POT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.29% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs NZSE:POT: 48.03
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) 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.
Port of Tauranga Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Port of Tauranga Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Port of Tauranga's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has a Pretax Margin % of 39.22% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Port of Tauranga and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.74. Over the past decade, Port of Tauranga's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.14 to 48.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #37 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Port of Tauranga's Pretax Margin % too high?
Port of Tauranga's current Pretax Margin % of 39.22% is near median its 10-year median of 42.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.14 to a high of 48.03. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Port of Tauranga's value of 39.22% is 479.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #37 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Port of Tauranga has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Port of Tauranga's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #37 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Port of Tauranga in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Port of Tauranga's value of 39.22% is 479.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Port of Tauranga's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.14 to 48.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.74 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Port of Tauranga 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Port of Tauranga's current Pretax Margin % of 39.22% is 479.3% 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 Port of Tauranga and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Port of Tauranga's current Pretax Margin % is 39.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Port of Tauranga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$7.33, compared to a current price of NZ$8.61 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 39.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.74 and 479.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Port of Tauranga's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT), the current Pretax Margin % is 39.22% 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.61 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$7.33.
GuruFocus considers Port of Tauranga to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:POT:
Pretax Margin %: 39.22% (near median its 10-year median of 42.74)
GF Value™: NZ$7.33 vs. price of NZ$8.61 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 479.3% above the Transportation median (#37 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:POT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Port of Tauranga is the largest, fastest-growing, and most efficient port in New Zealand. The company was established in 1985 by the government and remains majority owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The port is connected by road and rail to Auckland, Waikato, and the central North Island. In addition to the port at Tauranga, the firm owns stakes in smaller ports and inland freight hubs closer to Auckland and on the South Island to facilitate trade flows.
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