Rusta AB (publ)CHIX:RUSTAS 63 Pretax Margin % is -2.13% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RUSTAS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr87.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rusta AB (publ) ranks better than 64.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rusta AB (publ)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RUSTAs'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 5.44 Max: 7.07
Current: 5.68
CHIX:RUSTAs's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.11% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs CHIX:RUSTAs: 5.68
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAs) 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.
Rusta AB (publ) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Rusta AB (publ) Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rusta AB (publ)'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 Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a Pretax Margin % of -2.13% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rusta AB (publ)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #403 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Pretax Margin % is -2.13%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 7.07. Based on the distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #403 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s Pretax Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #403 out of 1123 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Rusta AB (publ) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Historically, Rusta AB (publ)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 7.07 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,123 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. 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 Rusta AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rusta AB (publ)'s current Pretax Margin % is -2.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.12, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -2.13%. Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current Pretax Margin % is -2.13% as of Apr. 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.12.
GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:
Pretax Margin %: -2.13%
GF Value™: kr87.12 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RUSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
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