ACENPHS:ACEN -3.29%73 Pretax Margin % is 30.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 19.12. GuruFocus rates PHS:ACEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ACEN ranks better than 64.22% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ACEN's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱3,330 Mil. ACEN's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱10,890 Mil. Therefore, ACEN's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEN's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ACEN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79 Med: 19.12 Max: 39.63
Current: 15.16
PHS:ACEN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.22% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs PHS:ACEN: 15.16
ACEN (PHS:ACEN) 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.
ACEN Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ACEN Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEN'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, ACEN'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.
ACEN Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ACEN's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEN'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.
ACEN (PHS:ACEN) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ACEN and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 19.12. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #151 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is ACEN's Pretax Margin % too high?
ACEN's current Pretax Margin % of 30.58% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 19.12. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. ACEN's value of 30.58% is 253.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEN ranks #151 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEN has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEN's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #151 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ACEN in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. ACEN's value of 30.58% is 253.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.12 vs. the industry median of 8.66, ACEN 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. ACEN's current Pretax Margin % of 30.58% is 253.3% 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 ACEN and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEN's current Pretax Margin % is 30.58%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 19.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN (PHS:ACEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.96, compared to a current price of ₱2.94 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.58%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 19.12 and 253.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. ACEN's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.58% 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 ACEN (PHS:ACEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱2.94 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.96.
GuruFocus considers ACEN to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ACEN:
Pretax Margin %: 30.58% (60% above median its 10-year median of 19.12)
GF Value™: ₱3.96 vs. price of ₱2.94 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 253.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#151 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ACEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACEN Corp is a Philippines-based energy company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation assets, with a focus on renewable energy. The group operates through four segments: Philippines, Australia, ACEN Investments, and Corporate. The Philippines segment includes renewable and thermal power, retail electricity supply, project development, and related activities. The Australia segment focuses on renewable energy operations and development. ACEN Investments covers strategic investments in renewable platforms and projects across emerging markets, while the Corporate segment handles financing, treasury, and administrative functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Philippines segment.
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