Cipher PharmaceuticalsCPHRF 96 Pretax Margin % is 39.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 32.14. GuruFocus rates CPHRF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Drug Manufacturers companies, Cipher Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 96.01% 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.
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Cipher Pharmaceuticals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cipher Pharmaceuticals'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Cipher Pharmaceuticals'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.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Pretax Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Cipher Pharmaceuticals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cipher Pharmaceuticals'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.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPHRF) has a Pretax Margin % of 39.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cipher Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 32.14. Over the past decade, Cipher Pharmaceuticals' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 59.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Cipher Pharmaceuticals ranks #38 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Cipher Pharmaceuticals' Pretax Margin % too high?
Cipher Pharmaceuticals' current Pretax Margin % of 39.58% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 32.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 59.92. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Cipher Pharmaceuticals' value of 39.58% is 442.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cipher Pharmaceuticals ranks #38 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cipher Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cipher Pharmaceuticals' Pretax Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Cipher Pharmaceuticals ranks #38 out of 952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cipher Pharmaceuticals in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Cipher Pharmaceuticals' value of 39.58% is 442.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cipher Pharmaceuticals' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 59.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.14 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Cipher Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.30, based on 952 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. Cipher Pharmaceuticals's current Pretax Margin % of 39.58% is 442.6% 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 Cipher Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cipher Pharmaceuticals's current Pretax Margin % is 39.58%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 32.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cipher Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPHRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.21, compared to a current price of $11.77 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 39.58%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 32.14 and 442.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.30. Cipher Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 5 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 Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPHRF), the current Pretax Margin % is 39.58% 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 Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPHRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cipher Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.77 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.21.
GuruFocus considers Cipher Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPHRF:
Pretax Margin %: 39.58% (23% above median its 10-year median of 32.14)
GF Value™: $12.21 vs. price of $11.77 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 442.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#38 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPHRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a diversified portfolio of commercial and early to late-stage products. The Company is building its business through product acquisitions, out-licensing, and in-licensing arrangements. Its products include Dermatology Products, Hospital Acute Care Products, specialty medicines, and Out-Licensed Products, among others. The company's geographical operational areas include Canada and the United States.
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