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Autoscope TechnologiesAATC +0.88%70 Pretax Margin % is 38.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 13.81. GuruFocus rates AATC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,466 Hardware companies, Autoscope Technologies ranks better than 88.36% 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.
Autoscope Technologies Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Autoscope Technologies Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autoscope Technologies'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.
AATC vs TRCK, MIND, ASTC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Autoscope Technologies'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.
Autoscope Technologies Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Autoscope Technologies's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autoscope Technologies'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.
Autoscope Technologies (AATC) has a Pretax Margin % of 38.75% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 13.81. Over the past decade, Autoscope Technologies' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 46.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #287 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Autoscope Technologies' Pretax Margin % too high?
Autoscope Technologies' current Pretax Margin % of 38.75% is 181% above median its 10-year median of 13.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 46.00. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.02. Autoscope Technologies' value of 38.75% is 863.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #287 out of 2466 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autoscope Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autoscope Technologies' Pretax Margin % compare to TRCK and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Autoscope Technologies ranks #287 out of 2466 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Autoscope Technologies in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.02. Autoscope Technologies' value of 38.75% is 863.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Autoscope Technologies' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 46.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.81 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Autoscope Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 4.02, based on 2,466 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. Autoscope Technologies's current Pretax Margin % of 38.75% is 863.9% 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 Autoscope Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autoscope Technologies's current Pretax Margin % is 38.75%, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 13.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autoscope Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies (AATC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.12, compared to a current price of $5.71 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 38.75%, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 13.81 and 863.9% above the Hardware industry median of 4.02. Autoscope Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Autoscope Technologies (AATC), the current Pretax Margin % is 38.75% 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 Autoscope Technologies (AATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autoscope Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.71 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.12.
GuruFocus considers Autoscope Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AATC:
Pretax Margin %: 38.75% (181% above median its 10-year median of 13.81)
GF Value™: $5.12 vs. price of $5.71 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 863.9% above the Hardware median (#287 of 2466)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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