PuuiloFRA:8JQ +0.45%85 Pretax Margin % is 16.06% as of Jan. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 14.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:8JQ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Puuilo ranks better than 89.14% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Puuilo's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €34.9 Mil. Puuilo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was €217.3 Mil. Therefore, Puuilo's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 16.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Puuilo's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8JQ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.17 Med: 14.79 Max: 15.78
Current: 15.78
FRA:8JQ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.14% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs FRA:8JQ: 15.78
Puuilo (FRA:8JQ) 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.
Puuilo Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Puuilo Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Puuilo'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 Department Stores subindustry, Puuilo'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.
Puuilo Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Puuilo's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Puuilo'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.
Puuilo (FRA:8JQ) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.06% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Puuilo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.79. Over the past decade, Puuilo's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.17 to 15.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Puuilo ranks #122 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Puuilo's Pretax Margin % too high?
Puuilo's current Pretax Margin % of 16.06% is near median its 10-year median of 14.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.17 to a high of 15.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Puuilo's value of 16.06% is 411.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Puuilo ranks #122 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Puuilo has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puuilo's Pretax Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Puuilo ranks #122 out of 1123 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Puuilo in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Puuilo's value of 16.06% is 411.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Puuilo's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.17 to 15.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Puuilo 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,123 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. Puuilo's current Pretax Margin % of 16.06% is 411.5% 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 Puuilo and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puuilo's current Pretax Margin % is 16.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puuilo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puuilo (FRA:8JQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.45, compared to a current price of €17.90 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 411.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Puuilo's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Puuilo (FRA:8JQ), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.06% as of Jan. 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 Puuilo (FRA:8JQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puuilo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.90 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.45.
GuruFocus considers Puuilo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8JQ:
Pretax Margin %: 16.06% (near median its 10-year median of 14.79)
GF Value™: €13.45 vs. price of €17.90 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 411.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#122 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8JQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Puuilo PLC is a department store chain in Finland. The product range includes building supplies, tools, HVAC and electrical accessories, pet food and supplies, car accessories, groceries, household products, garden supplies, free time, and other accessories as well as services. It serves both consumers and B2B customers in the repair and maintenance as well as the construction sector.
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