SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) Pre-Tax Income: €-133.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2016)

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What is SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income?

SolarWorld AG HAM:SWVK -9.91% Pre-Tax Income is €-133.3 Mil as of Dec. 2016.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. SolarWorld AG's pretax income for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was €-76.0 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €-133.3 Mil. SolarWorld AG's pretax margin was -46.22%.

SolarWorld AG  (HAM:SWVK) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

SolarWorld AG's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-75.999/164.412
=-46.22%

* 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.

SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income Related Terms

SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarWorld AG'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.

SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income Chart

SolarWorld AG Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Pre-Tax Income
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SolarWorld AG Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
Pre-Tax Income 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 3.68 -18.83 -1.26 -37.23 -76.00

HAM:SWVK vs SUNW, RGSE: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, SolarWorld AG'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.

SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarWorld AG's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SolarWorld AG's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


SolarWorld AG Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

SolarWorld AG's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-106.979++-33.945+0.057+8.447
=-132.4

SolarWorld AG's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-97.682++-6.844+0+28.527
=-76.0

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-133.3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of €-133.3 Mil mean?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a Pre-Tax Income of €-133.3 Mil as of Dec. 2016. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors.
Is SolarWorld AG's Pre-Tax Income too high?
SolarWorld AG's current Pre-Tax Income is €-133.3 Mil.
How does SolarWorld AG's Pre-Tax Income compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's Pre-Tax Income of €-133.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Semiconductors 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 SolarWorld AG and its competitors. SolarWorld AG's current Pre-Tax Income is €-133.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a current Pre-Tax Income of €-133.3 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is €-133.3 Mil. 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 SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK), the current Pre-Tax Income is €-133.3 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.

SolarWorld AG Business Description

Address Martin-Luther-King-Street 24, Bonn, DEU, 53175
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.