The historical rank and industry rank for Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ABTO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4381.09 Med: -1225.19 Max: 138.79
Current: 138.79
OSTO:ABTO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.31% of 946
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -90.5
vs OSTO:ABTO: 138.79
Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) 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.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aqua Bio Technology ASA 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.
OSTO:ABTO vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aqua Bio Technology 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.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA Pretax Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqua Bio Technology 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.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.62% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #16 out of 946 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aqua Bio Technology ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 19.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #16 out of 946 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aqua Bio Technology ASA has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqua Bio Technology ASA's Pretax Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Aqua Bio Technology ASA ranks #16 out of 946 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Aqua Bio Technology ASA in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA and its competitors. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 19.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.37, compared to a current price of kr6.82 — trading 102.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.62%. Aqua Bio Technology ASA's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.62% 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 Aqua Bio Technology ASA (OSTO:ABTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqua Bio Technology ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr6.82 is trading 102.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.37.
GuruFocus considers Aqua Bio Technology ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ABTO:
Pretax Margin %: 19.62%
GF Value™: kr3.37 vs. price of kr6.82 (102.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ABTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aqua Bio Technology ASA develops, produces and markets active ingredients for the personal care industry. It creates products for personal care, healthcare, and cosmetics with the help of marine biotechnology. ABT's brands include Moana-Organic skin care and Cuvget-Arctic skin care.
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