Coda Octopus GroupCODA +1.37%89 Pretax Margin % is 30.91% as of Apr. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 21.73. GuruFocus rates CODA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Coda Octopus Group ranks better than 89.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coda Octopus Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CODA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.97 Med: 21.73 Max: 24.88
Current: 23.73
CODA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.05% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs CODA: 23.73
Coda Octopus Group (NAS:CODA) 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.
Coda Octopus Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Coda Octopus Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coda Octopus Group'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.
CODA vs VWAV, HOVR, OPXS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Coda Octopus Group'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.
Coda Octopus Group Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Coda Octopus Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coda Octopus Group'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.
Coda Octopus Group (CODA) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.91% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 21.73. Over the past decade, Coda Octopus Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 24.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #38 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Coda Octopus Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Coda Octopus Group's current Pretax Margin % of 30.91% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 21.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.97 to a high of 24.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Coda Octopus Group's value of 30.91% is 401% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #38 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coda Octopus Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coda Octopus Group's Pretax Margin % compare to VWAV and HOVR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #38 out of 347 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Coda Octopus Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Coda Octopus Group's value of 30.91% is 401% above this benchmark. Historically, Coda Octopus Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 24.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.73 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Coda Octopus Group 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.17, based on 347 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. Coda Octopus Group's current Pretax Margin % of 30.91% is 401% 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 Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coda Octopus Group's current Pretax Margin % is 30.91%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 21.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coda Octopus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group (CODA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.12, compared to a current price of $9.58 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.91%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 21.73 and 401% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.17. Coda Octopus Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.91% 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.58 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.12.
GuruFocus considers Coda Octopus Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CODA:
Pretax Margin %: 30.91% (42% above median its 10-year median of 21.73)
GF Value™: $10.12 vs. price of $9.58 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 401% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#38 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CODA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coda Octopus Group Inc develops underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping defense, and survey applications. The company operates in three distinct business segments: the Marine Technology business, Acoustic Sensors and Material Business and the Defense Engineering Services Business. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, Australia/Asia, and the Middle East/Africa. The majority of revenue is derived from the Products segment.
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