Sahamit Machinery PCLBKK:SMIT 70 Pretax Margin % is 11.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.98. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMIT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Sahamit Machinery PCL ranks better than 86.23% 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.
Sahamit Machinery PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sahamit Machinery PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sahamit Machinery PCL'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.
BKK:SMIT vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sahamit Machinery PCL'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.
Sahamit Machinery PCL Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sahamit Machinery PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sahamit Machinery PCL'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.
Sahamit Machinery PCL (BKK:SMIT) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.32% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sahamit Machinery PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.98. Over the past decade, Sahamit Machinery PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.85 to 17.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahamit Machinery PCL ranks #84 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Sahamit Machinery PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sahamit Machinery PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 11.32% is near median its 10-year median of 11.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.85 to a high of 17.21. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Sahamit Machinery PCL's value of 11.32% is 337.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sahamit Machinery PCL ranks #84 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sahamit Machinery PCL has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahamit Machinery PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sahamit Machinery PCL ranks #84 out of 610 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sahamit Machinery PCL in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Sahamit Machinery PCL's value of 11.32% is 337.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sahamit Machinery PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.85 to 17.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.98 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Sahamit Machinery PCL 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.59, based on 610 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. Sahamit Machinery PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 11.32% is 337.9% 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 Sahamit Machinery PCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahamit Machinery PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 11.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahamit Machinery PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamit Machinery PCL (BKK:SMIT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.60, compared to a current price of ฿3.48 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.98 and 337.9% above the Steel industry median of 2.59. Sahamit Machinery PCL's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Sahamit Machinery PCL (BKK:SMIT), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.32% as of Mar. 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 Sahamit Machinery PCL (BKK:SMIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamit Machinery PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.48 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.60.
GuruFocus considers Sahamit Machinery PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SMIT:
Pretax Margin %: 11.32% (near median its 10-year median of 11.98)
GF Value™: ฿3.60 vs. price of ฿3.48 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 337.9% above the Steel median (#84 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sahamit Machinery PCL is engaged in the distribution of industrial machinery and equipment. The business segments of the group are; Steel and Heat treatment, Machine tools and Tooling and Others consisting of Pulp & paper, Electrical engineering and Machineries and equipment for wood industry. The company mainly operates in Thailand, and derives main revenue from the Steel and Heat treatment segment.
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