XRF ScientificASX:XRF -1.96%100 Pretax Margin % is 24.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 17.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRF with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, XRF Scientific ranks better than 87.25% 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.
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XRF Scientific Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XRF Scientific'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, XRF Scientific'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.
XRF Scientific Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, XRF Scientific's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XRF Scientific'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.
XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.02% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on XRF Scientific and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 17.90. Over the past decade, XRF Scientific's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 24.65. According to the industry distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #70 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is XRF Scientific's Pretax Margin % too high?
XRF Scientific's current Pretax Margin % of 24.02% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 17.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.50 to a high of 24.65. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. XRF Scientific's value of 24.02% is 265.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #70 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, XRF Scientific has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XRF Scientific's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #70 out of 549 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places XRF Scientific in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. XRF Scientific's value of 24.02% is 265.6% above this benchmark. Historically, XRF Scientific's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 24.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.90 vs. the industry median of 6.57, XRF Scientific 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 549 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. XRF Scientific's current Pretax Margin % of 24.02% is 265.6% 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 XRF Scientific and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XRF Scientific's current Pretax Margin % is 24.02%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 17.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XRF Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.65, compared to a current price of A$1.75 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.02%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 17.90 and 265.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. XRF Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.02% 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 XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XRF Scientific stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.75 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.65.
GuruFocus considers XRF Scientific to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:XRF:
Pretax Margin %: 24.02% (34% above median its 10-year median of 17.90)
GF Value™: A$1.65 vs. price of A$1.75 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.6% above the Conglomerates median (#70 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:XRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
XRF Scientific Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing precious metal products, specialized chemicals and instruments for the scientific, analytical and mining industries. It operates through the following segments: Capital Equipment, Precious Metals, and Consumables. The company generates maximum revenue from the Capital Equipment segment that Manufactures sample preparation products and analytical instruments. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Australia and also has a presence in Canada and Europe. Some of its product includes Electric Fusion Machines; Fusion Flux; Crushing and Pulverising, platinum lab ware and others.
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