Hexagon ABFRA:HXG +2.24%84 Pretax Margin % is 186.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 732% above its 10-year median of 22.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:HXG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Hexagon AB ranks better than 98.42% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Hexagon AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,797 Mil. Hexagon AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €964 Mil. Therefore, Hexagon AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 186.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexagon AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HXG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.63 Med: 22.4 Max: 46.02
Current: 46.02
FRA:HXG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.42% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs FRA:HXG: 46.02
Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) 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.
Hexagon AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hexagon AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexagon AB'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:HXG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Hexagon AB'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.
Hexagon AB Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hexagon AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexagon AB'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.
Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) has a Pretax Margin % of 186.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hexagon AB and its competitors. This is 732% above median its historical median of 22.40. Over the past decade, Hexagon AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 46.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #39 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Hexagon AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hexagon AB's current Pretax Margin % of 186.45% is 732% above median its 10-year median of 22.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.63 to a high of 46.02. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hexagon AB's value of 186.45% is 5108.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #39 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexagon AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon AB's Pretax Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hexagon AB ranks #39 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hexagon AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hexagon AB's value of 186.45% is 5108.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 46.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.40 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Hexagon AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Hexagon AB's current Pretax Margin % of 186.45% is 5108.1% 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 Hexagon AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon AB's current Pretax Margin % is 186.45%, which is 732% above median its own 10-year median of 22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.18, compared to a current price of €7.31 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 186.45%, which is 732% above median its 10-year median of 22.40 and 5108.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Hexagon AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG), the current Pretax Margin % is 186.45% 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 Hexagon AB (FRA:HXG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.31 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.18.
GuruFocus considers Hexagon AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HXG:
Pretax Margin %: 186.45% (732% above median its 10-year median of 22.40)
GF Value™: €7.18 vs. price of €7.31 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5108.1% above the Hardware median (#39 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HXG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.
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