H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 -6.36%83 Pretax Margin % is 9.69% as of May. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 6.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 57.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 6.09 Max: 7.8
Current: 6.93
FRA:HB1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.95% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs FRA:HB1: 6.93
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller 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:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.69% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 6.09. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #664 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.69% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 6.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 7.80. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 9.69% is 81.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #664 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Pretax Margin % compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #664 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 9.69% is 81.8% above this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 7.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 5.33, H.B. Fuller 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.69% is 81.8% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.69%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 6.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.16, compared to a current price of €51.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.69%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 81.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.69% 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.16.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Pretax Margin %: 9.69% (59% above median its 10-year median of 6.09)
GF Value™: €59.16 vs. price of €51.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.8% above the Chemicals median (#664 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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