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Associated Commercial Co (XMAU:ACC) 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.
Associated Commercial Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Associated Commercial Co 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.
XMAU:ACC vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Associated Commercial Co'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.
Associated Commercial Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Associated Commercial Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Commercial Co'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.
Associated Commercial Co (XMAU:ACC) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Associated Commercial Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, Associated Commercial Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 19.06.
Is Associated Commercial Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Associated Commercial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 19.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Associated Commercial Co's value of 7.71% is 64.9% above this industry median. Overall, Associated Commercial Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Commercial Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Associated Commercial Co's Pretax Margin % of 7.71% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Associated Commercial Co's value of 7.71% is 64.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Associated Commercial Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 19.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Associated Commercial Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.68, based on 1,328 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. Associated Commercial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 64.9% 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 Associated Commercial Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Commercial Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Commercial Co stock overvalued right now?
Associated Commercial Co (XMAU:ACC) has a current Pretax Margin % of 7.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR198.15, compared to a current price of MUR219.50 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 64.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.68. Associated Commercial Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Associated Commercial Co (XMAU:ACC), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.71% 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 Associated Commercial Co (XMAU:ACC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Commercial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MUR219.50 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MUR198.15.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:ACC:
Pretax Margin %: 7.71% (54% below median its 10-year median of 16.73)
GF Value™: MUR198.15 vs. price of MUR219.50 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:ACC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated Commercial Co Ltd is a dealer of motor vehicles, spare parts, new tyres, and accessories. The company generates revenue from the sale of vehicles, batteries and lubricants, spare parts, and tyres, with the majority of its revenue derived from tyre sales.
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