Daimler Truck Holding AGCHIX:DTGD 77 Pretax Margin % is 3.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 6.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DTGD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks worse than 63.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daimler Truck Holding AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DTGd'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 6.35 Max: 9.53
Current: 4.49
CHIX:DTGd's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.03% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs CHIX:DTGd: 4.49
Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGd) 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.
Daimler Truck Holding AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Daimler Truck Holding AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:DTGD vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Daimler Truck Holding AG'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.
Daimler Truck Holding AG Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daimler Truck Holding AG'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.
Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Daimler Truck Holding AG and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 6.35. Over the past decade, Daimler Truck Holding AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 9.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #133 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Daimler Truck Holding AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.08% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 9.53. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Daimler Truck Holding AG's value of 3.08% is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #133 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daimler Truck Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daimler Truck Holding AG's Pretax Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Daimler Truck Holding AG ranks #133 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Daimler Truck Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Daimler Truck Holding AG's value of 3.08% is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Daimler Truck Holding AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 9.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.35 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Daimler Truck Holding AG has consistently been below 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 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. Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.08% is 52.9% below 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG 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. Daimler Truck Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is 3.08%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 6.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daimler Truck Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.22, compared to a current price of €40.78 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.08%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.35 and 52.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.54. Daimler Truck Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.08% 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 Daimler Truck Holding AG (CHIX:DTGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daimler Truck Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.78 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.22.
GuruFocus considers Daimler Truck Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DTGD:
Pretax Margin %: 3.08% (51% below median its 10-year median of 6.35)
GF Value™: €33.22 vs. price of €40.78 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#133 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DTGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daimler Truck Holding AG is a commercial vehicle manufacturer. It offers light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches, and bus chassis under various brands, including Setra, Rizon, Fuso, Bharat Benz, Western Star, Freightliner, and others. The Group's operating segments are: Trucks North America, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Trucks Asia, Daimler Buses, and Financial Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trucks North America segment, which develops, manufactures, and sells trucks under the brands Freightliner and Western Star. This segment's product range also includes buses from Thomas Built Buses, bus chassis, and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. chassis in North America. Geographically, the Group derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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