Axactor ASAOSL:ACR +0.63%50 Pretax Margin % is 3.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates OSL:ACR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 534 Credit Services companies, Axactor ASA ranks worse than 58.99% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Axactor ASA's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr20 Mil. Axactor ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr596 Mil. Therefore, Axactor ASA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axactor ASA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ACR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.2 Med: 3.65 Max: 22.39
Current: 14.62
OSL:ACR's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 58.99% of 534
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 19.865
vs OSL:ACR: 14.62
Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) 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.
Axactor ASA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Axactor ASA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axactor ASA'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 Credit Services subindustry, Axactor ASA'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.
Axactor ASA Pretax Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Axactor ASA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axactor ASA'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.
Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.43% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Axactor ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #315 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Axactor ASA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Axactor ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 3.43% is near median its 10-year median of 3.65. The Credit Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 19.87. Axactor ASA's value of 3.43% is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #315 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axactor ASA has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axactor ASA's Pretax Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Axactor ASA ranks #315 out of 534 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Axactor ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 19.87. Axactor ASA's value of 3.43% is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Axactor ASA 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 Credit Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Credit Services companies is 19.87, based on 534 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. Axactor ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 3.43% is 82.7% 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 Axactor ASA and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axactor ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 3.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axactor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.62, compared to a current price of kr4.78 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 82.7% below the Credit Services industry median of 19.87. Axactor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.43% 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 Axactor ASA (OSL:ACR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axactor ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.78 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.62.
GuruFocus considers Axactor ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ACR:
Pretax Margin %: 3.43% (near median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: kr4.62 vs. price of kr4.78 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Credit Services median (#315 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ACR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axactor ASA is a European-based company, investing in non-performing loan portfolios and offering services within debt collection. The company operates in two segments: Non-performing loans (NPL) and Third-party collection (3PC). The NPL segment invests in portfolios of non-performing loans, which are presented as 'Purchased loan portfolios' in the consolidated statement of financial position. The 3PC segment focuses on performing debt collection services on behalf of third-party clients. The group operates in Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. The majority of its revenue comes from interest earned on purchased loan portfolios.
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