AB Effectenbeteiligungen AGWBO:ABE 76 Pretax Margin % is 109.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 266% above its 10-year median of 29.97. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Asset Management companies, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks better than 87.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ABE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1204 Med: 29.97 Max: 109.73
Current: 109.73
WBO:ABE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.38% of 1569
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.52
vs WBO:ABE: 109.73
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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.
WBO:ABE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG'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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) has a Pretax Margin % of 109.73% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. This is 266% above median its historical median of 29.97. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #198 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Pretax Margin % of 109.73% is 266% above median its 10-year median of 29.97. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.52. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 109.73% is 22.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #198 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #198 out of 1569 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.52. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 109.73% is 22.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.97 vs. the industry median of 89.52, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.52, based on 1,569 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. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Pretax Margin % of 109.73% is 22.6% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Pretax Margin % is 109.73%, which is 266% above median its own 10-year median of 29.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.53, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 109.73%, which is 266% above median its 10-year median of 29.97 and 22.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.52. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE), the current Pretax Margin % is 109.73% as of Dec. 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.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.53.
GuruFocus considers AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ABE:
Pretax Margin %: 109.73% (266% above median its 10-year median of 29.97)
GF Value™: €7.53 vs. price of €9.00 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% above the Asset Management median (#198 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ABE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG is engaged in the investment in undervalued small-cap and mid-cap companies. Its focus is on investments in long-term sustainable value shares, which are meaningfully supplemented by more liquid shares with at least a medium maturity. The company focuses on investments focusing on Germany and Austria.
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