VRSRF (Versarien) Pretax Margin %: -101.32% (As of Mar. 2025)


What is Versarien Pretax Margin %?

Versarien VRSRF -90.00% Pretax Margin % is -101.32% as of Mar. 2025. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Versarien ranks worse than 97.47% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Versarien's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was $-1.92 Mil. Versarien's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was $1.89 Mil. Therefore, Versarien's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -101.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Versarien's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


VRSRF's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 5.33
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Versarien  (OTCPK:VRSRF) 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.


Versarien Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Versarien Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Versarien'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.

Versarien Pretax Margin % Chart

Versarien Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep23 Sep24
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -56.80 -142.09 -67.29 -473.29 -177.20

Versarien Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -129.71 -2,961.16 -119.94 -247.60 -101.32

VRSRF vs BSLK, LIN, SHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Versarien'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.


Versarien Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Versarien's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Versarien's Pretax Margin % falls into.



Versarien Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Versarien's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2024 )
=-5.681/3.206
=-177.20 %

Versarien's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-1.919/1.894
=-101.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -101.32% mean?
Versarien (VRSRF) has a Pretax Margin % of -101.32% as of Mar. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Versarien and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1539 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Versarien's Pretax Margin % too high?
Versarien's current Pretax Margin % is -101.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1539 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Versarien's Pretax Margin % compare to BSLK and LIN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Versarien ranks #1539 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Versarien in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. 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. 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 Versarien 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. Versarien's current Pretax Margin % is -101.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Versarien stock overvalued right now?
Versarien (VRSRF) has a current Pretax Margin % of -101.32%. The current Pretax Margin % is -101.32%. 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 Versarien (VRSRF), the current Pretax Margin % is -101.32% as of Mar. 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.

Versarien Business Description

Address Westcott Venture Park, Total Carbide's premises at Hanger 3, Buckinghamshire, Westcott, Aylesbury, GBR, HP18 0XB
Versarien PLC is an IP-led engineering materials group that utilizes proprietary technology to create new engineering solutions. The company's segments include Technology Businesses and Mature Businesses. Its products include CVD Graphene, Nanene, Graphene Oxide (GO), and others. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, North America, the Rest of Europe, and others.