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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Illinois Tool Works's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €937 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,542 Mil.
Illinois Tool Works's pretax margin was 25.11%.
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest Pretax Margin was 27.81%. The lowest was 21.38%. And the median was 23.16%.
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest Pretax Margin was 27.81%. The lowest was 21.38%. And the median was 23.16%.
* 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.
Illinois Tool Works Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Illinois Tool Works Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works's Pre-Tax Income 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.
FRA:ILT vs CMI, EMR, AME: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Illinois Tool Works's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.
Illinois Tool Works Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Illinois Tool Works's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illinois Tool Works's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,542 Mil.
* 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.
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) has a Pre-Tax Income of €3,542 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors.
Is Illinois Tool Works' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current Pre-Tax Income is €3,542 Mil. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' Pre-Tax Income compare to CMI and EMR?
Illinois Tool Works' Pre-Tax Income of €3,542 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Products company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. Illinois Tool Works's current Pre-Tax Income is €3,542 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €233.19, compared to a current price of €240.00 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is €3,542 Mil. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT), the current Pre-Tax Income is €3,542 Mil as of Jun. 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €240.00 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €233.19.
GuruFocus considers Illinois Tool Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ILT:
Pre-Tax Income: €3,542 Mil
GF Value™: €233.19 vs. price of €240.00 (2.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ILT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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