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Holmen ABCHIX:HOLMBS 71 Pretax Margin % is 14.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 15.51. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HOLMBS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr394.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks better than 89.01% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Holmen AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr789 Mil. Holmen AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5,473 Mil. Therefore, Holmen AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holmen AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HOLMBs'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.98 Med: 15.51 Max: 65.34
Current: 13.85
CHIX:HOLMBs's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.01% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs CHIX:HOLMBs: 13.85
Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBs) 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.
Holmen AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Holmen AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holmen AB'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB'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.
Holmen AB Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holmen AB'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.
Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Holmen AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.51. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.98 to 65.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #31 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Holmen AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Holmen AB's current Pretax Margin % of 14.42% is near median its 10-year median of 15.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.98 to a high of 65.34. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. Holmen AB's value of 14.42% is 724% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #31 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's Pretax Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #31 out of 282 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Holmen AB in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. Holmen AB's value of 14.42% is 724% above this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.98 to 65.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.51 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Holmen AB 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 Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.75, based on 282 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. Holmen AB's current Pretax Margin % of 14.42% is 724% 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 Holmen AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current Pretax Margin % is 14.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr394.12, compared to a current price of kr320.90 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.51 and 724% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.75. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.42% 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr320.90 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr394.12.
GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HOLMBS:
Pretax Margin %: 14.42% (near median its 10-year median of 15.51)
GF Value™: kr394.12 vs. price of kr320.90 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 724% above the Forest Products median (#31 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HOLMBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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