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Carel Industries SpACHIX:CRLM 85 Pretax Margin % is 13.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 14.34. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CRLM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Carel Industries SpA ranks better than 86.44% 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.
Carel Industries SpA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Carel Industries SpA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carel Industries SpA'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:CRLM vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Carel Industries SpA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.97% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.34. Over the past decade, Carel Industries SpA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.20 to 16.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #336 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Carel Industries SpA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Carel Industries SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 13.97% is near median its 10-year median of 14.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.20 to a high of 16.26. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Carel Industries SpA's value of 13.97% is 290.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #336 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carel Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carel Industries SpA's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #336 out of 2477 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Carel Industries SpA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Carel Industries SpA's value of 13.97% is 290.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carel Industries SpA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.20 to 16.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.34 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Carel Industries SpA 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,477 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. Carel Industries SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 13.97% is 290.2% 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 Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carel Industries SpA's current Pretax Margin % is 13.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carel Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.02, compared to a current price of €31.95 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.34 and 290.2% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Carel Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.97% 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 Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.95 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.02.
GuruFocus considers Carel Industries SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CRLM:
Pretax Margin %: 13.97% (near median its 10-year median of 14.34)
GF Value™: €27.02 vs. price of €31.95 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.2% above the Hardware median (#336 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CRLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carel Industries SpA manufactures control systems and humidification for air conditioning and refrigeration. The group provides control solutions for the commercial, industrial, and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) markets. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America, and APAC. The company's industrial applications for the air-conditioning sector are designed for data centers. Its products include programmable controls, room terminals, Isothermal Humidifiers, Sensors and protection devices, Sensors and protection devices, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa segment.
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