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Pan Gulf Marketing CoSAU:9593 15 Pretax Margin % is 4.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates SAU:9593 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pan Gulf Marketing Co ranks better than 50.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pan Gulf Marketing Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9593'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.25 Med: 4.15 Max: 6.12
Current: 3.25
SAU:9593's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.66% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs SAU:9593: 3.25
Pan Gulf Marketing Co (SAU:9593) 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.
Pan Gulf Marketing Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pan Gulf Marketing Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pan Gulf Marketing 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.
SAU:9593 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Pan Gulf Marketing 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.
Pan Gulf Marketing Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pan Gulf Marketing Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Gulf Marketing 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.
Pan Gulf Marketing Co (SAU:9593) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.08% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pan Gulf Marketing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Pan Gulf Marketing Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.25 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Gulf Marketing Co ranks #557 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Pan Gulf Marketing Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pan Gulf Marketing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.08% is near median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 6.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.09. Pan Gulf Marketing Co's value of 4.08% is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Gulf Marketing Co ranks #557 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan Gulf Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Gulf Marketing Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pan Gulf Marketing Co ranks #557 out of 1129 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Pan Gulf Marketing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.09. Pan Gulf Marketing Co's value of 4.08% is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, Pan Gulf Marketing Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.25 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Pan Gulf Marketing Co 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.09, based on 1,129 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. Pan Gulf Marketing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.08% is 32% 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 Pan Gulf Marketing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan Gulf Marketing Co's current Pretax Margin % is 4.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Gulf Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Pan Gulf Marketing Co (SAU:9593) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.08%. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 32% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.09. Pan Gulf Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 Pan Gulf Marketing Co (SAU:9593), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.08% 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.
Pan Gulf Marketing Co is engaged in purchasing, marketing, importing, and exporting stationery and office supplies. Its product categories include Writing Instruments, Stationery & Office, DP & Paper Products, Art & Craft, DIY, Luggage & Travel Gear, Shaving Products, Camping & Outdoor, Household Cleaning, Electronics, Household Cookware, and Hygiene. The company has a single operating segment, which involves the import, export, and wholesale and retail trade of office and school equipment, materials, furniture, and supplies. It has four geographical segments: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and other segments.
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