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MS InternationalFRA:6QK -2.40%78 Pretax Margin % is 11.12% as of Apr. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:6QK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 553 Conglomerates companies, MS International ranks better than 73.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6QK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.32 Med: 6.11 Max: 17.06
Current: 13.09
FRA:6QK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.06% of 553
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.59
vs FRA:6QK: 13.09
MS International (FRA:6QK) 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.
MS International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MS International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MS International'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, MS International'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.
MS International Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS International'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.
MS International (FRA:6QK) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.12% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MS International and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #149 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is MS International's Pretax Margin % too high?
MS International's current Pretax Margin % of 11.12% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.11. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.59. MS International's value of 11.12% is 68.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS International ranks #149 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #149 out of 553 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts MS International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.59. MS International's value of 11.12% is 68.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 6.59, MS International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.59, based on 553 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. MS International's current Pretax Margin % of 11.12% is 68.7% 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 MS International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current Pretax Margin % is 11.12%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (FRA:6QK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.66, compared to a current price of €16.30 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.12%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 68.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.59. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (FRA:6QK), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.12% as of Apr. 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 MS International (FRA:6QK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.30 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.66.
GuruFocus considers MS International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6QK:
Pretax Margin %: 11.12% (82% above median its 10-year median of 6.11)
GF Value™: €13.66 vs. price of €16.30 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% above the Conglomerates median (#149 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6QK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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