ValvolineFRA:0V4 -1.17%92 Pretax Margin % is 11.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 17.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks better than 73.58% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Valvoline's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. Valvoline's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €436 Mil. Therefore, Valvoline's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valvoline's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0V4'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.02 Med: 17.01 Max: 25.07
Current: 9.02
FRA:0V4's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.58% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs FRA:0V4: 9.02
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) 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.
Valvoline Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Valvoline Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valvoline'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.
FRA:0V4 vs RUSHA, OPLN, AN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.
Valvoline Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline'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.
Valvoline (FRA:0V4) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.81% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 17.01. Over the past decade, Valvoline's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.02 to 25.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #350 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Valvoline's Pretax Margin % too high?
Valvoline's current Pretax Margin % of 11.81% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 17.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.02 to a high of 25.07. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Valvoline's value of 11.81% is 169.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #350 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Pretax Margin % compare to RUSHA and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #350 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Valvoline in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Valvoline's value of 11.81% is 169.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Valvoline's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.02 to 25.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.01 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Valvoline 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. Valvoline's current Pretax Margin % of 11.81% is 169.6% 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 Valvoline and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valvoline's current Pretax Margin % is 11.81%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 17.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (FRA:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.00, compared to a current price of €33.80 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.81%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 17.01 and 169.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.38. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.81% 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 Valvoline (FRA:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.80 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.00.
GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0V4:
Pretax Margin %: 11.81% (31% below median its 10-year median of 17.01)
GF Value™: €44.00 vs. price of €33.80 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#350 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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