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Elopak ASAELPKF 92 Pretax Margin % is 7.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates ELPKF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Elopak ASA ranks better than 67.01% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Elopak ASA's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25 Mil. Elopak ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $345 Mil. Therefore, Elopak ASA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elopak ASA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELPKF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 5.98 Max: 7.67
Current: 7.14
ELPKF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.01% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs ELPKF: 7.14
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.
Elopak ASA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Elopak ASA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elopak ASA'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Elopak ASA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Elopak ASA and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 5.98. Over the past decade, Elopak ASA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 7.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #130 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Elopak ASA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Elopak ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 7.67. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Elopak ASA's value of 7.37% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #130 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elopak ASA has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elopak ASA's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #130 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Elopak ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Elopak ASA's value of 7.37% is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Elopak ASA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 7.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Elopak ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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. Elopak ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 49% 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 Elopak ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elopak ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elopak ASA stock overvalued right now?
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 7.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.39, compared to a current price of $2.81 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 49% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Elopak ASA's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.37% 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elopak ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.81 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.39.
Key valuation signals for ELPKF:
Pretax Margin %: 7.37% (23% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: $3.39 vs. price of $2.81 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Packaging & Containers median (#130 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELPKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elopak ASA is a supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. It uses renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials to provide packaging solutions. The company offers a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles and fits within a low-carbon circular economy. It generates the majority of its revenue from Cartons and closures, followed by Equipment and services. The company's geographical areas include Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and others.
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