The historical rank and industry rank for Auction Technology Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:684'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.66 Med: -21.66 Max: 10.56
Current: -67.82
STU:684's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 85.9% of 2823
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs STU:684: -67.82
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) 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.
Auction Technology Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Auction Technology Group 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.
STU:684 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.
Auction Technology Group Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group'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.
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a Pretax Margin % of -0.48% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2425 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Auction Technology Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Pretax Margin % is -0.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2425 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2425 out of 2823 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Auction Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.51, based on 2,823 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. 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current Pretax Margin % is -0.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.68, compared to a current price of €4.72 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -0.48%. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current Pretax Margin % is -0.48% 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.72 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.68.
GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:684:
Pretax Margin %: -0.48%
GF Value™: €7.68 vs. price of €4.72 (38.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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