CEA IndustriesBNC -0.16%43 Pretax Margin % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, CEA Industries ranks better than 99.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEA Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BNC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -112.24 Med: -42.66 Max: 1157.07
Current: 1157.07
BNC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.53% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs BNC: 1157.07
CEA Industries (NAS:BNC) 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.
CEA Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CEA Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEA Industries'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.
BNC vs GENC, SCAG, XOS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, CEA Industries'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.
CEA Industries Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, CEA Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEA Industries'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.
CEA Industries (BNC) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CEA Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #1 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is CEA Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
CEA Industries' current Pretax Margin % is %. Based on the distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #1 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEA Industries has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEA Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to GENC and SCAG?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, CEA Industries ranks #1 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CEA Industries in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.54, based on 211 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. 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 CEA Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEA Industries's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEA Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries (BNC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $3.02 — trading 504% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is %. CEA Industries' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 CEA Industries (BNC), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Apr. 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 CEA Industries (BNC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEA Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.02 is trading 504% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50.
GuruFocus considers CEA Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNC:
Pretax Margin %: %
GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $3.02 (504% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEA Industries Inc through its subsidiary is focused on selling environmental control and other technologies and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry. The company provides integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing ("MEP") engineering design, proprietary and curated environmental control equipment, and automation offerings that serve the CEA industry. The Company has one operating segment that is dedicated to the manufacture and sale of its products.
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