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EVI IndustriesFRA:2YE +1.55%80 Pretax Margin % is 1.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:2YE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, EVI Industries ranks worse than 65.41% on this metric.
EVI Industries (FRA:2YE) 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.
EVI Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
EVI Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EVI Industries'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:2YE vs TLIH, WXM, BXC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, EVI Industries'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.
EVI Industries Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, EVI Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EVI Industries'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.
EVI Industries (FRA:2YE) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on EVI Industries and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, EVI Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.75. According to the industry distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #104 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is EVI Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
EVI Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 1.28% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 7.75. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.25. EVI Industries' value of 1.28% is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #104 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EVI Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EVI Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to TLIH and WXM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, EVI Industries ranks #104 out of 159 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places EVI Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.25. EVI Industries' value of 1.28% is 69.9% below this benchmark. Historically, EVI Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 4.25, EVI Industries has consistently been below 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.25, based on 159 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. EVI Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 1.28% is 69.9% below 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 EVI Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EVI Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 1.28%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EVI Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVI Industries (FRA:2YE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.39, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.28%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 69.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.25. EVI Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 EVI Industries (FRA:2YE), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.28% 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 EVI Industries (FRA:2YE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVI Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.10 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.39.
GuruFocus considers EVI Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2YE:
Pretax Margin %: 1.28% (62% below median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: €20.39 vs. price of €13.10 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#104 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2YE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EVI Industries Inc is a value-added distributor and service provider in the commercial laundry industry. It sells and leases commercial laundry equipment, specializing in washing, drying, finishing, material handling, water heating, power generation, and water reuse applications. The company supports its equipment offerings with installation, maintenance, and repair services through a large network of trained technicians. It serves a wide range of customers, including commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and retail sectors. Geographically, the company serves various countries including United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
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