Sectra ABCHIX:SECTBS 98 Pretax Margin % is 21.38% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 19.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SECTBS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr307.25 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sectra AB ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sectra AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr221 Mil. Sectra AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was kr1,033 Mil. Therefore, Sectra AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 21.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sectra AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SECTBs'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.51 Med: 19.68 Max: 22.42
Current: 20.58
CHIX:SECTBs's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.92% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs CHIX:SECTBs: 20.58
Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBs) 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.
Sectra AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sectra AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sectra 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:SECTBS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sectra 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.
Sectra AB Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sectra AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sectra 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.
Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.38% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sectra AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.68. Over the past decade, Sectra AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.51 to 22.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #115 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Sectra AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sectra AB's current Pretax Margin % of 21.38% is near median its 10-year median of 19.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.51 to a high of 22.42. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.61. Sectra AB's value of 21.38% is 719.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #115 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sectra AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sectra AB's Pretax Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sectra AB ranks #115 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sectra AB in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.61. Sectra AB's value of 21.38% is 719.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sectra AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.51 to 22.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.68 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Sectra 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.61, based on 817 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. Sectra AB's current Pretax Margin % of 21.38% is 719.2% 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 Sectra AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sectra AB's current Pretax Margin % is 21.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sectra AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr307.25, compared to a current price of kr277.30 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.68 and 719.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.61. Sectra AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.38% 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 Sectra AB (CHIX:SECTBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sectra AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr277.30 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr307.25.
GuruFocus considers Sectra AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SECTBS:
Pretax Margin %: 21.38% (near median its 10-year median of 19.68)
GF Value™: kr307.25 vs. price of kr277.30 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 719.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#115 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SECTBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sectra AB develops IT solutions and services for storing, viewing, and working with medical images. The operating business segments are Imaging IT Solutions, Secure Communications, Business Innovation, and Other Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Imaging IT Solutions segment. The company also offers maintenance in the form of support, system monitoring, and consulting services related to integration, system design, data migration, and business development. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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