Daldrup & Sohne AGFRA:4DS +7.35%68 Pretax Margin % is 19.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7096% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:4DS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks better than 77.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daldrup & Sohne AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4DS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.83 Med: 0.27 Max: 20.05
Current: 20.05
FRA:4DS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.45% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs FRA:4DS: 20.05
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) 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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Daldrup & Sohne AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daldrup & Sohne AG'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:4DS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Daldrup & Sohne AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daldrup & Sohne AG'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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.43% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors. This is 7096% above median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #207 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.43% is 7096% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 19.43% is 277.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #207 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daldrup & Sohne AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daldrup & Sohne AG's Pretax Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #207 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Daldrup & Sohne AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 19.43% is 277.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 5.15, Daldrup & Sohne AG 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 918 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. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.43% is 277.3% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Pretax Margin % is 19.43%, which is 7096% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.40, compared to a current price of €21.90 — trading 133% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.43%, which is 7096% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 277.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. Daldrup & Sohne AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.43% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.90 is trading 133% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.40.
GuruFocus considers Daldrup & Sohne AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4DS:
Pretax Margin %: 19.43% (7096% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €9.40 vs. price of €21.90 (133% above fair value)
Industry Position: 277.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#207 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daldrup & Söhne AG is a provider of drilling and environmental services in Germany and Central Europe. Its geographical segments include Geothermal Energy, Raw Materials/Exploration, Water Procurement, and EDS(Environment, Development & Services). Geographically, It generates the majority of the revenue from the Domestic Market.
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