Adtran Networks SEADVOF 55 Pretax Margin % is 1.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates ADVOF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.22. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Adtran Networks SE ranks worse than 72.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adtran Networks SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADVOF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.7 Med: 2.05 Max: 7.66
Current: -2.72
ADVOF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.33% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs ADVOF: -2.72
Adtran Networks SE (OTCPK:ADVOF) 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.
Adtran Networks SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Adtran Networks SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adtran Networks SE'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.
ADVOF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Adtran Networks SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.10% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1791 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Adtran Networks SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current Pretax Margin % of 1.10% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Adtran Networks SE's value of 1.10% is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1791 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1791 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Adtran Networks SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Adtran Networks SE's value of 1.10% is 69.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Adtran Networks SE has consistently been below 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 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Adtran Networks SE's current Pretax Margin % of 1.10% is 69.3% below 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adtran Networks SE's current Pretax Margin % is 1.10%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 1.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.22, compared to a current price of $24.19 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.10%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 69.3% below the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Adtran Networks SE (ADVOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.19 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.22.
Key valuation signals for ADVOF:
Pretax Margin %: 1.10% (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: $21.22 vs. price of $24.19 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% below the Hardware median (#1791 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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