Deutsche Post AGFRA:DPW +3.95%77 Pretax Margin % is 6.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks worse than 52.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Post AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DPW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 6.13 Max: 9
Current: 6.44
FRA:DPW's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.04% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs FRA:DPW: 6.44
Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) 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.
Deutsche Post AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Deutsche Post AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post 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:DPW vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post 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.
Deutsche Post AG Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post 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.
Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.13. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #523 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Pretax Margin % of 6.12% is near median its 10-year median of 6.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.20 to a high of 9.00. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Deutsche Post AG's value of 6.12% is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #523 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Pretax Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #523 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Deutsche Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Deutsche Post AG's value of 6.12% is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Deutsche Post AG has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Pretax Margin % of 6.12% is 9.3% below 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Pretax Margin % is 6.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.39, compared to a current price of €9.20 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 9.3% below the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.12% 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 Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.20 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.39.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DPW:
Pretax Margin %: 6.12% (near median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: €7.39 vs. price of €9.20 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Transportation median (#523 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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