CDIO (Cardio Diagnostics Holdings) Pretax Margin %: -59,600.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CDIO Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc CDIO
49 GF Score
Price $1.57
GF Value $2.77
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What is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Pretax Margin %?

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings CDIO +0.15% 49 Pretax Margin % is -59,600.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDIO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Biotechnology companies, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks worse than 97.14% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.79 Mil. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -59,600.00%.

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

CDIO' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -466100   Med: -49276.47   Max: -23951.43
Current: -39123.53


CDIO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
97.14% of 943 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -90.37 vs CDIO: -39123.53

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings  (NAS:CDIO) 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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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Pretax Margin % Chart

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -62,000.00 -466,100.00 -49,276.47 -23,951.43 -43,320.00

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -163,500.00 -24,042.86 -57,166.67 -36,625.00 -59,600.00

CDIO vs ERNA, LABT, JAGX: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 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.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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 )
=-6.498/0.015
=-43,320.00 %

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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 )
=-1.788/0.003
=-59,600.00 %

* 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 -59,600.00% mean?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) has a Pretax Margin % of -59,600.00% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #916 out of 943 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' current Pretax Margin % is -59,600.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #916 out of 943 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to ERNA and LABT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #916 out of 943 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cardio Diagnostics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is -59,600.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -59,600.00%. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO), the current Pretax Margin % is -59,600.00% 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77. GuruFocus considers Cardio Diagnostics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDIO:

  • Pretax Margin %: -59,600.00%
  • GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $1.57 (43.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Business Description

Address 311 West Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing epigenetics-based clinical tests for cardiovascular diseases and associated comorbidities by leveraging its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Multi-Omics Engine. The company has developed two clinical products: Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, epigenetics-based clinical blood tests capable of assessing risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, including heart attacks. Additionally, its portfolio includes HeartRisk, a cardiovascular disease risk intelligence platform, and CardioInnovate360, a research-use-only solution launched to support the discovery, development, and validation of novel biopharmaceuticals for the assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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