Global Industrial CoFRA:GML0 +4.96%83 Pretax Margin % is 5.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:GML0 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.88. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Global Industrial Co ranks better than 64.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GML0'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 7.05 Max: 8.9
Current: 7.11
FRA:GML0's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.74% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs FRA:GML0: 7.11
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) 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.
Global Industrial Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Global Industrial Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Industrial 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:GML0 vs DSGR, BXC, TITN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Global Industrial 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.
Global Industrial Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Global Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Industrial 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.
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.91% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Global Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.05. Over the past decade, Global Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #55 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Global Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Global Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.91% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 8.90. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Global Industrial Co's value of 5.91% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #55 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DSGR and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Global Industrial Co ranks #55 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Global Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Global Industrial Co's value of 5.91% is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Industrial Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 8.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.05 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Global Industrial 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Global Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.91% is 40.7% 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 Global Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.91%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) has a current Pretax Margin % of 5.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.88, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.91%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.05 and 40.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Global Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.91% 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 Global Industrial Co (FRA:GML0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GML0:
Pretax Margin %: 5.91% (16% below median its 10-year median of 7.05)
GF Value™: €29.88 vs. price of €29.60 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#55 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GML0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Industrial Co is a value-added industrial distributor. The company distributes a wide range of industrial and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products to customers across North America, including storage and shelving, safety and security, carts and trucks, HVAC and fans, furniture and decor, material handling, janitorial and facility maintenance, workbenches and shop desks, tools and instruments, plumbing and pumps, office and school supplies, packaging and shipping, lighting and electrical, food service and retail, medical and laboratory, motors and power transmission, building supplies, machining, fasteners and hardware, vehicle maintenance, and raw material.
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