GracoFRA:GA8 -1.42%93 Pretax Margin % is 25.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 25.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks better than 96.21% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Graco's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €121 Mil. Graco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €467 Mil. Therefore, Graco's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graco's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GA8'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 25.22 Max: 28.67
Current: 28.01
FRA:GA8's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.21% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs FRA:GA8: 28.01
Graco (FRA:GA8) 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.
Graco Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Graco Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Graco'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:GA8 vs CR, PNR, WTS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.
Graco Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graco'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.
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.94% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Graco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.22. Over the past decade, Graco's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 28.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #115 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Graco's Pretax Margin % too high?
Graco's current Pretax Margin % of 25.94% is near median its 10-year median of 25.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 28.67. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Graco's value of 25.94% is 343.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #115 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's Pretax Margin % compare to CR and PNR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #115 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Graco in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Graco's value of 25.94% is 343.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 28.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.22 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Graco 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 3,031 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. Graco's current Pretax Margin % of 25.94% is 343.4% 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 Graco 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. Graco's current Pretax Margin % is 25.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.10, compared to a current price of €65.95 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.22 and 343.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.94% 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €65.95 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.10.
GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:
Pretax Margin %: 25.94% (near median its 10-year median of 25.22)
GF Value™: €79.10 vs. price of €65.95 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 343.4% above the Industrial Products median (#115 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
93GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:GA8
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:GA8 has been successfully added to your 
