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ComfortDelGroSGX:C52 79 Pretax Margin % is 7.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 7.22. GuruFocus rates SGX:C52 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, ComfortDelGro ranks better than 50.1% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ComfortDelGro's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$185 Mil. ComfortDelGro's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$2,636 Mil. Therefore, ComfortDelGro's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ComfortDelGro's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:C52'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57 Med: 7.22 Max: 11.89
Current: 6.75
SGX:C52's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.1% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.695
vs SGX:C52: 6.75
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.
ComfortDelGro Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ComfortDelGro Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ComfortDelGro'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.
SGX:C52 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, ComfortDelGro'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.
ComfortDelGro Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ComfortDelGro's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ComfortDelGro'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.
ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.03% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ComfortDelGro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.22. Over the past decade, ComfortDelGro's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 11.89. According to the industry distribution chart, ComfortDelGro ranks #500 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is ComfortDelGro's Pretax Margin % too high?
ComfortDelGro's current Pretax Margin % of 7.03% is near median its 10-year median of 7.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 11.89. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.70. ComfortDelGro's value of 7.03% is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ComfortDelGro ranks #500 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ComfortDelGro has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ComfortDelGro's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ComfortDelGro ranks #500 out of 1002 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ComfortDelGro in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.70. ComfortDelGro's value of 7.03% is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, ComfortDelGro's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 11.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.22 vs. the industry median of 6.70, ComfortDelGro 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.70, based on 1,002 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. ComfortDelGro's current Pretax Margin % of 7.03% is 5% 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 ComfortDelGro and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ComfortDelGro's current Pretax Margin % is 7.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ComfortDelGro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.74, compared to a current price of S$1.32 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.22 and 5% above the Transportation industry median of 6.70. ComfortDelGro's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.03% 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 ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ComfortDelGro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$1.32 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.74.
GuruFocus considers ComfortDelGro to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:C52:
Pretax Margin %: 7.03% (near median its 10-year median of 7.22)
GF Value™: S$1.74 vs. price of S$1.32 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Transportation median (#500 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C52 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ComfortDelGro Corp Ltd is a multi-modal transport operator offering a comprehensive suite of transportation solutions. The group's extensive network spans public transport, including buses and rail, point-to-point transport with taxis and private-hire cars, as well as business-to-business mobility solutions. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Public transport, Taxi/PHV, Other private transport, Inspection and testing services, and Other segments. Maximum revenue is derived from the Public Transport segment, which includes income generated through bus and rail services for commuters using public transport systems, as well as contracted revenue for operating scheduled services. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is generated from Singapore.
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