Commercial Metals CoFRA:CMS +2.40%82 Pretax Margin % is 7.60% as of May. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 5.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:CMS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Commercial Metals Co ranks better than 55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Commercial Metals Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CMS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 5.69 Max: 17
Current: 7.62
FRA:CMS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs FRA:CMS: 7.62
Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) 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.
Commercial Metals Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Commercial Metals Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Commercial Metals Co'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:CMS vs ESAB, GPGI, WOR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Commercial Metals Co'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.
Commercial Metals Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Commercial Metals Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Metals Co'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.
Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.60% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 5.69. Over the past decade, Commercial Metals Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.38 to 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1367 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Commercial Metals Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Commercial Metals Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.60% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 17.00. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Commercial Metals Co's value of 7.60% is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1367 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Commercial Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Metals Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ESAB and GPGI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1367 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Commercial Metals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Commercial Metals Co's value of 7.60% is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Commercial Metals Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.38 to 17.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.69 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Commercial Metals Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. Commercial Metals Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.60% is 29.9% 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 Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Metals Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.60%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 5.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.86, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.60%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.69 and 29.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Commercial Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.60% as of May. 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 Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Metals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.86.
GuruFocus considers Commercial Metals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CMS:
Pretax Margin %: 7.60% (34% above median its 10-year median of 5.69)
GF Value™: €54.86 vs. price of €64.00 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1367 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Commercial Metals Co is a manufacturer and supplier of early-stage construction materials, including steel reinforcing bars, concrete pipes, precast products, and soil stabilization solutions. It also produces merchant bar, steel fence posts, and wire rod, serving domestic and some international markets in Europe and Asia. Its products are used in infrastructure and building projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and commercial and residential buildings.
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