ELANFRA:25E -1.03%89 Pretax Margin % is 7.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:25E with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, ELAN ranks better than 65.02% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ELAN's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.4 Mil. ELAN's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €80.6 Mil. Therefore, ELAN's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ELAN's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:25E'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.15 Med: 7.51 Max: 8.91
Current: 7.78
FRA:25E's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.02% of 666
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs FRA:25E: 7.78
ELAN (FRA:25E) 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.
ELAN Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ELAN Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ELAN'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:25E vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, ELAN'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.
ELAN Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, ELAN's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELAN'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.
ELAN (FRA:25E) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.88% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ELAN and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.51. Over the past decade, ELAN's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.15 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, ELAN ranks #233 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is ELAN's Pretax Margin % too high?
ELAN's current Pretax Margin % of 7.88% is near median its 10-year median of 7.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.15 to a high of 8.91. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. ELAN's value of 7.88% is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELAN ranks #233 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ELAN has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELAN's Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, ELAN ranks #233 out of 666 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ELAN in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.01. ELAN's value of 7.88% is 96.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ELAN's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.15 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.51 vs. the industry median of 4.01, ELAN 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.01, based on 666 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. ELAN's current Pretax Margin % of 7.88% is 96.5% 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 ELAN and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELAN's current Pretax Margin % is 7.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELAN stock overvalued right now?
ELAN (FRA:25E) has a current Pretax Margin % of 7.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.87, compared to a current price of €3.84 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.51 and 96.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.01. ELAN's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 ELAN (FRA:25E), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.88% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ELAN (FRA:25E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELAN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.84 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.87.
Key valuation signals for FRA:25E:
Pretax Margin %: 7.88% (near median its 10-year median of 7.51)
GF Value™: €5.87 vs. price of €3.84 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#233 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:25E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELAN Corp operates in the medical industry. The company provides the CS (Care Support) Set service, which combines the rental of clothing and towels, laundry services, and the provision of daily living goods. The service is offered to individuals in hospitals and nursing care facilities, including nursing homes and other care facilities. The CS Set allows users to access clothing, towels, and daily necessities through a combined rental and supply service.
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