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Solid PowerFRA:4KD0 -4.52%48 Pretax Margin % is -611.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4KD0 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solid Power ranks worse than 99.09% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Solid Power's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-11.13 Mil. Solid Power's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.82 Mil. Therefore, Solid Power's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -611.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid Power's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4KD0'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -677.94 Med: -398.68 Max: 666.19
Current: -612.87
FRA:4KD0's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 99.09% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs FRA:4KD0: -612.87
Solid Power (FRA:4KD0) 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.
Solid Power Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Solid Power Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid Power'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:4KD0 vs MLR, MNRO, CPS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Power'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.
Solid Power Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Power's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid Power'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.
Solid Power (FRA:4KD0) has a Pretax Margin % of -611.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Solid Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1309 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Solid Power's Pretax Margin % too high?
Solid Power's current Pretax Margin % is -611.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1309 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solid Power has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Power's Pretax Margin % compare to MLR and MNRO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1309 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Solid Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. 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 4.44, based on 1,321 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. 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 Solid Power and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid Power's current Pretax Margin % is -611.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power (FRA:4KD0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.20, compared to a current price of €1.90 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -611.42%. Solid Power's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Solid Power (FRA:4KD0), the current Pretax Margin % is -611.42% 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 Solid Power (FRA:4KD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.90 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.20.
GuruFocus considers Solid Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4KD0:
Pretax Margin %: -611.42%
GF Value™: €1.20 vs. price of €1.90 (58.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4KD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in traditional lithium-ion battery cells and enables improvement in energy density, battery life and safety performance. The company produces electrolytes on two pilot manufacturing lines using a batch manufacturing process for customer sampling and internal cell development, and manufactures solid-state cells on pre-pilot and pilot cell manufacturing lines. Its cell manufacturing processes are developed around industry-standard lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and it manufactures all cell designs, including cathodes and anodes, using materials sourced from external suppliers.
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