Aboitiz Equity VenturesPHS:AEV -1.33%86 Pretax Margin % is 15.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.55. GuruFocus rates PHS:AEV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱40.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks better than 57.49% on this metric.
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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aboitiz Equity Ventures 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.
PHS:AEV vs NEE, SO, DUK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aboitiz Equity Ventures's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.55. Over the past decade, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.83 to 28.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #213 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Pretax Margin % too high?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' current Pretax Margin % of 15.53% is near median its 10-year median of 16.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.83 to a high of 28.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 15.53% is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #213 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aboitiz Equity Ventures' Pretax Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #213 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' value of 15.53% is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aboitiz Equity Ventures' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.83 to 28.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.55 vs. the industry median of 12.12, Aboitiz Equity Ventures 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.12, based on 501 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. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Pretax Margin % of 15.53% is 28.1% 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current Pretax Margin % is 15.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱40.83, compared to a current price of ₱33.30 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.55 and 28.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.53% 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱33.30 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱40.83.
GuruFocus considers Aboitiz Equity Ventures to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:AEV:
Pretax Margin %: 15.53% (near median its 10-year median of 16.55)
GF Value™: ₱40.83 vs. price of ₱33.30 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#213 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:AEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc is a Philippine holding company with reportable segments of power distribution and generation, financial services, food and beverage, real estate, and infrastructure. The power segment is engaged in power generation and the sale of electricity. The food manufacturing segment is engaged in the production of flour and feeds, and swine breeding. Aboitiz Equity Ventures generates maximum revenue from the power segment. Geographically, it operates solely in the Philippines.
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