ESABESAB +2.03%79 Pretax Margin % is 8.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 11.55. GuruFocus rates ESAB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, ESAB ranks better than 67.97% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ESAB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. ESAB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $746 Mil. Therefore, ESAB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESAB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESAB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.86 Med: 11.55 Max: 13.51
Current: 10.31
ESAB's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.97% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs ESAB: 10.31
ESAB (NYSE:ESAB) 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.
ESAB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ESAB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESAB'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.
ESAB vs GPGI, CMC, WOR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ESAB'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.
ESAB Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ESAB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESAB'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.
ESAB (ESAB) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ESAB and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, ESAB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.86 to 13.51. According to the industry distribution chart, ESAB ranks #973 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is ESAB's Pretax Margin % too high?
ESAB's current Pretax Margin % of 8.70% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.86 to a high of 13.51. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. ESAB's value of 8.70% is 48.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESAB ranks #973 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ESAB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAB's Pretax Margin % compare to GPGI and CMC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ESAB ranks #973 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ESAB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. ESAB's value of 8.70% is 48.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ESAB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.86 to 13.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 5.85, ESAB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. ESAB's current Pretax Margin % of 8.70% is 48.7% 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 ESAB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESAB's current Pretax Margin % is 8.70%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESAB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAB (ESAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.30, compared to a current price of $98.82 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.70%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 48.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. ESAB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 ESAB (ESAB), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.70% 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 ESAB (ESAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $98.82 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.30.
GuruFocus considers ESAB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ESAB:
Pretax Margin %: 8.70% (25% below median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: $113.30 vs. price of $98.82 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% above the Industrial Products median (#973 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESAB, spun off from Colfax in 2022, is a leading manufacturer of equipment and consumables used in welding, cutting, and joining applications. Alongside competitors Lincoln Electric and ITW's Miller brand, ESAB is one of the top three players in the welding space. ESAB generated roughly $2.8 billion in revenue in 2025.
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