A Brown CoPHS:BRN 58 Pretax Margin % is 9.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 46.05. GuruFocus rates PHS:BRN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Real Estate companies, A Brown Co ranks better than 78.32% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. A Brown Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱39 Mil. A Brown Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱398 Mil. Therefore, A Brown Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A Brown Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BRN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.7 Med: 46.05 Max: 60.94
Current: 43.46
PHS:BRN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.32% of 1757
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.28
vs PHS:BRN: 43.46
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) 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.
A Brown Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
A Brown Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A Brown Co'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, A Brown Co'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.
A Brown Co Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, A Brown Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A Brown Co'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.
A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.68% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on A Brown Co and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 46.05. According to the industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #381 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is A Brown Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
A Brown Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.68% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 46.05. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. A Brown Co's value of 9.68% is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #381 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A Brown Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A Brown Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, A Brown Co ranks #381 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places A Brown Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. A Brown Co's value of 9.68% is 21.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 46.05 vs. the industry median of 12.28, A Brown Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.28, based on 1,757 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. A Brown Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.68% is 21.2% 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 A Brown Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A Brown Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.68%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 46.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A Brown Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.74, compared to a current price of ₱0.65 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.68%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 46.05 and 21.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.28. A Brown Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.68% 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 A Brown Co (PHS:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A Brown Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.65 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.74.
GuruFocus considers A Brown Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BRN:
Pretax Margin %: 9.68% (79% below median its 10-year median of 46.05)
GF Value™: ₱0.74 vs. price of ₱0.65 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Real Estate median (#381 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A Brown Co Inc is a real estate development company. It operates in the following segments: The Real estate development segment includes the development of land into a commercial and residential subdivision, the sale of lots and residential houses, and the provision of customer financing for sales; the Agricultural segment includes the development of land for palm oil production and the sale of palm oil and other palm products; Power and utilities segment includes the operating of power plants and/or purchase, generation, production supply and sale of power; Holding segment includes properties of every kind; and Services segment provides irradiation services for all types of goods. The Group derives the majority of its revenue from the Real estate development segment.
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