Payton Planar MagneticsCHIX:PAYB 76 Pretax Margin % is 16.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 28.02. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 94.51% 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Payton Planar Magnetics 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:PAYB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 28.02. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 33.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #136 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Pretax Margin % of 16.35% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 28.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.57 to a high of 33.72. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 16.35% is 356.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #136 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #136 out of 2475 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 16.35% is 356.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 33.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.02 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 2,475 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Pretax Margin % of 16.35% is 356.7% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Pretax Margin % is 16.35%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 28.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.72, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.35%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 28.02 and 356.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.35% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.72.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:
Pretax Margin %: 16.35% (42% below median its 10-year median of 28.02)
GF Value™: €6.72 vs. price of €9.75 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 356.7% above the Hardware median (#136 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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