Bavarian Nordic ASCHIX:BAVAC 84 Pretax Margin % is 2.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 9.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BAVAC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr174.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Biotechnology companies, Bavarian Nordic AS ranks better than 89.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bavarian Nordic AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BAVAc'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.24 Med: 9.58 Max: 28.84
Current: 26.78
CHIX:BAVAc's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.43% of 946
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -90.5
vs CHIX:BAVAc: 26.78
Bavarian Nordic AS (CHIX:BAVAc) 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.
Bavarian Nordic AS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bavarian Nordic AS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bavarian Nordic 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.
CHIX:BAVAC vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Bavarian Nordic 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.
Bavarian Nordic AS Pretax Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Bavarian Nordic AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bavarian Nordic AS'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.
Bavarian Nordic AS (CHIX:BAVAC) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.20% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bavarian Nordic AS and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Bavarian Nordic AS ranks #100 out of 946 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Bavarian Nordic AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bavarian Nordic AS's current Pretax Margin % of 2.20% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.58. Based on the distribution chart, Bavarian Nordic AS ranks #100 out of 946 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bavarian Nordic AS has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bavarian Nordic AS's Pretax Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Bavarian Nordic AS ranks #100 out of 946 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bavarian Nordic AS in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Bavarian Nordic AS and its competitors. Bavarian Nordic AS's current Pretax Margin % is 2.20%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bavarian Nordic AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bavarian Nordic AS (CHIX:BAVAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr174.21, compared to a current price of kr188.30 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.20%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.58. Bavarian Nordic AS's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Bavarian Nordic AS (CHIX:BAVAC), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.20% 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 Bavarian Nordic AS (CHIX:BAVAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bavarian Nordic AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr188.30 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr174.21.
GuruFocus considers Bavarian Nordic AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BAVAC:
Pretax Margin %: 2.20% (77% below median its 10-year median of 9.58)
GF Value™: kr174.21 vs. price of kr188.30 (8.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BAVAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bavarian Nordic AS is a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines. The group is a supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and has a portfolio of travel vaccines. The vast majority of the company's revenue is generated in the United States, Germany, and other geographic markets. Its products include Encepur, Jynneos, Rabipur, Vaxchora, VIMKUNYA and Vivotif.
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