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Sterling InvestmentsXJAM:SIL -5.76%67 Pretax Margin % is 53.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 81.93. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SIL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD2.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Capital Markets companies, Sterling Investments ranks better than 88.9% on this metric.
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.
Sterling Investments Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sterling Investments Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Investments'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.
XJAM:SIL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Investments's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) has a Pretax Margin % of 53.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sterling Investments and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 81.93. Over the past decade, Sterling Investments' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 67.50 to 90.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #86 out of 775 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Sterling Investments' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sterling Investments' current Pretax Margin % of 53.74% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 81.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.50 to a high of 90.64. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.78. Sterling Investments' value of 53.74% is 158.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #86 out of 775 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Investments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Investments' Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #86 out of 775 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sterling Investments in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.78. Sterling Investments' value of 53.74% is 158.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Investments' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 67.50 to 90.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.93 vs. the industry median of 20.78, Sterling Investments 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.78, based on 775 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. Sterling Investments's current Pretax Margin % of 53.74% is 158.6% 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Investments's current Pretax Margin % is 53.74%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 81.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD2.59, compared to a current price of JMD3.11 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 53.74%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 81.93 and 158.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.78. Sterling Investments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL), the current Pretax Margin % is 53.74% 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD3.11 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD2.59.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:SIL:
Pretax Margin %: 53.74% (34% below median its 10-year median of 81.93)
GF Value™: JMD2.59 vs. price of JMD3.11 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.6% above the Capital Markets median (#86 of 775)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:SIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Investments Ltd is an investment holding company. It invests in an array of high-quality fixed-income securities denominated in United States dollars. It generates income through interest income earned on the securities in the portfolio and through capital gains as a result of an increase in the price of the securities. The company focused on generating higher risk-adjusted returns through the active purchase and sale of financial instruments in the international capital markets. The company invests mainly in hard currencies and in developed markets to provide local and regional institutional and retail investors with sustainable growth and diversification.
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