AirBoss of AmericaTSX:BOS -2.02%62 Pretax Margin % is 2.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 4.08. GuruFocus rates TSX:BOS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, AirBoss of America ranks worse than 74.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AirBoss of America's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BOS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.1 Med: 4.08 Max: 15.72
Current: -0.34
TSX:BOS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 74.32% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs TSX:BOS: -0.34
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) 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.
AirBoss of America Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AirBoss of America Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AirBoss of America'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.
TSX:BOS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AirBoss of America'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.
AirBoss of America Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AirBoss of America's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AirBoss of America'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.
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AirBoss of America and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1178 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is AirBoss of America's Pretax Margin % too high?
AirBoss of America's current Pretax Margin % of 2.84% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.08. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. AirBoss of America's value of 2.84% is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1178 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AirBoss of America has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirBoss of America's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1178 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AirBoss of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. AirBoss of America's value of 2.84% is 46.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 5.33, AirBoss of America 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,585 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. AirBoss of America's current Pretax Margin % of 2.84% is 46.7% 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 AirBoss of America 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. AirBoss of America's current Pretax Margin % is 2.84%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirBoss of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.77, compared to a current price of C$6.79 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.84%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 46.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. AirBoss of America's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.84% 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$6.79 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.77.
GuruFocus considers AirBoss of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BOS:
Pretax Margin %: 2.84% (30% below median its 10-year median of 4.08)
GF Value™: C$4.77 vs. price of C$6.79 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Chemicals median (#1178 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AirBoss of America Corp is a Canada-based manufacturer of rubber-based products for the resource, military, automotive, and industrial markets. It operates in two main segments: The AirBoss Rubber Solutions includes the manufacturing and distribution of rubber compounds and distribution of rubber compounding-related chemicals; The AirBoss Manufactured Products include the manufacture and distribution of anti-noise, vibration, and harshness dampening parts and personal protection and safety products, for CBRN-E threats. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the United States and Canada, selling in North American markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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