City AutoSTC:CTF -1.17%77 Pretax Margin % is 0.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates STC:CTF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,430.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, City Auto ranks worse than 75.26% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. City Auto's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫4,725 Mil. City Auto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫1,914,554 Mil. Therefore, City Auto's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Auto's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CTF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.81 Max: 2.35
Current: 0.34
STC:CTF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 75.26% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs STC:CTF: 0.34
City Auto (STC:CTF) 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.
City Auto Pretax Margin % Related Terms
City Auto Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Auto'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.
STC:CTF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, City Auto'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.
City Auto Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Auto's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Auto'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.
City Auto (STC:CTF) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on City Auto and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, City Auto's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.07 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, City Auto ranks #998 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is City Auto's Pretax Margin % too high?
City Auto's current Pretax Margin % of 0.25% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. City Auto's value of 0.25% is 94.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Auto ranks #998 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Auto has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Auto's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, City Auto ranks #998 out of 1326 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places City Auto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. City Auto's value of 0.25% is 94.3% below this benchmark. Historically, City Auto's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.07 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 4.40, City Auto 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.40, based on 1,326 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. City Auto's current Pretax Margin % of 0.25% is 94.3% 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 City Auto and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Auto's current Pretax Margin % is 0.25%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Auto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Auto (STC:CTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,430.52, compared to a current price of ₫16,900.00 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.25%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 94.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. City Auto's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 City Auto (STC:CTF), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.25% 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 City Auto (STC:CTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Auto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫16,900.00 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,430.52.
GuruFocus considers City Auto to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:CTF:
Pretax Margin %: 0.25% (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: ₫28,430.52 vs. price of ₫16,900.00 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#998 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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