PT Barito Pacific TbkSTU:OB8 -10.17%81 Pretax Margin % is 13.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 13.17. GuruFocus rates STU:OB8 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks better than 89.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:OB8'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 13.17 Max: 22.74
Current: 19.68
STU:OB8's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.68% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs STU:OB8: 19.68
PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) 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.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PT Barito Pacific Tbk Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Barito Pacific Tbk'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 Chemicals subindustry, PT Barito Pacific Tbk'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.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Barito Pacific Tbk'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.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.04% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PT Barito Pacific Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.17. Over the past decade, PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #163 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Pretax Margin % too high?
PT Barito Pacific Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 13.04% is near median its 10-year median of 13.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 22.74. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's value of 13.04% is 144.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #163 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Barito Pacific Tbk has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Barito Pacific Tbk's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PT Barito Pacific Tbk ranks #163 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PT Barito Pacific Tbk in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's value of 13.04% is 144.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Barito Pacific Tbk's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 22.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.17 vs. the industry median of 5.33, PT Barito Pacific Tbk 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 13.04% is 144.7% 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 PT Barito Pacific Tbk and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's current Pretax Margin % is 13.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Barito Pacific Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.17 and 144.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. PT Barito Pacific Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.04% 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 PT Barito Pacific Tbk (STU:OB8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Barito Pacific Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.05 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers PT Barito Pacific Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:OB8:
Pretax Margin %: 13.04% (near median its 10-year median of 13.17)
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.05 (64.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.7% above the Chemicals median (#163 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OB8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Barito Pacific Tbk business activities comprises of renewable energy, transportation and holding company activities. The company's activities mainly comprise of holding company activities, the Company has petrochemical and refinery, building and hotel management, energy and resource , property and other segments. The company's segment includes Petrochemical and refinery; Building and hotel management (property); Energy and resources; and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Petrochemical and refinery. The Group operates in Indonesia and Singapore.
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