MEKO ABCHIX:MEKOS 69 Pretax Margin % is 1.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MEKOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr122.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, MEKO AB ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. MEKO AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr81 Mil. MEKO AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr4,552 Mil. Therefore, MEKO AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEKO AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MEKOs'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 4.85 Max: 7.92
Current: 0.69
CHIX:MEKOs's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 73.68% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs CHIX:MEKOs: 0.69
MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOs) 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.
MEKO AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MEKO AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEKO 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.
CHIX:MEKOS vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MEKO 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.
MEKO AB Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEKO AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEKO 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.
MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.78% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MEKO AB and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, MEKO AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 7.92. According to the industry distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #977 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is MEKO AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
MEKO AB's current Pretax Margin % of 1.78% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 7.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. MEKO AB's value of 1.78% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #977 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MEKO AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEKO AB's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MEKO AB ranks #977 out of 1326 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MEKO AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. MEKO AB's value of 1.78% is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MEKO AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 7.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 4.40, MEKO AB 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.40, based on 1,326 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. MEKO AB's current Pretax Margin % of 1.78% is 59.5% 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 MEKO AB and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEKO AB's current Pretax Margin % is 1.78%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEKO AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.47, compared to a current price of kr79.53 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.78%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 59.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. MEKO AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.78% 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 MEKO AB (CHIX:MEKOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEKO AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr79.53 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.47.
GuruFocus considers MEKO AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MEKOS:
Pretax Margin %: 1.78% (63% below median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: kr122.47 vs. price of kr79.53 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#977 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MEKOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEKO AB functions in the car aftermarket, operating car service chains, and wholesale operations. The company offers spare parts and accessories to affiliated workshops, other workshops, other business-to-business customers, and car owners. The company conducts business through segments: Denmark, Finland, Poland/the Baltics, Sweden/Norway, and Sorensen og Balchen (Norway). It generates maximum revenue from Sweden/Norway. The Affiliated workshops of the company operate under the company's brands: BilXtra, MECA, Mekonomen BFTZ, Fixus, Inter-Team, among others.
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