CADLF (Cadeler AS) Pretax Margin %: -5.49% (As of Mar. 2026)


CADLF Cadeler AS CADLF
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What is Cadeler AS Pretax Margin %?

Cadeler AS CADLF 75 Pretax Margin % is -5.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CADLF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, Cadeler AS ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cadeler AS's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.9 Mil. Cadeler AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $144.2 Mil. Therefore, Cadeler AS's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CADLF' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.62   Med: 11.4   Max: 46.4
Current: 41.17


CADLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
96.94% of 1763 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56 vs CADLF: 41.17

Cadeler AS  (OTCPK:CADLF) 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.


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Cadeler AS Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadeler AS'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.

Cadeler AS Pretax Margin % Chart

Cadeler AS Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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Cadeler AS Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CADLF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cadeler AS'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.


Cadeler AS Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Cadeler AS Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=337.077/726.41
=46.40 %

Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-7.921/144.193
=-5.49 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -5.49% mean?
Cadeler AS (CADLF) has a Pretax Margin % of -5.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cadeler AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #54 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cadeler AS's current Pretax Margin % is -5.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #54 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cadeler AS has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadeler AS's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cadeler AS ranks #54 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cadeler AS in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.56, based on 1,763 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 Cadeler AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadeler AS's current Pretax Margin % is -5.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadeler AS stock overvalued right now?
Cadeler AS (CADLF) has a current Pretax Margin % of -5.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $6.08 — trading 65.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -5.49%. Cadeler AS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Cadeler AS (CADLF), the current Pretax Margin % is -5.49% 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 Cadeler AS (CADLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadeler AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.08 is trading 65.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52.

Key valuation signals for CADLF:

  • Pretax Margin %: -5.49%
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $6.08 (65.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CADLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cadeler AS Business Description

Address Kalvebod Brygge 43, Copenhagen, DNK, 1560
Cadeler AS is an offshore wind installation vessel contractor. It currently operates various offshore jack-up wind installation vessels, with new builds on order. The Group operates within the market for the transportation and installation of offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs) and their foundations. In addition to wind farm installation, its vessels can perform maintenance, decommissioning, and other general construction tasks within the offshore industry. Cadler's customer base consists of offshore wind farm developers, original equipment manufacturers, and various offshore contractors. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Germany, Denmark, Poland, and other regions.
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