Coltene Holding AGFRA:M3Z 67 Pretax Margin % is 10.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:M3Z with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Coltene Holding AG ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coltene Holding AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M3Z'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.64 Med: 10.98 Max: 14.75
Current: 7.69
FRA:M3Z's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.27% of 816
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.505
vs FRA:M3Z: 7.69
Coltene Holding AG (FRA:M3Z) 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.
Coltene Holding AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Coltene Holding AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coltene Holding 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:M3Z vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Coltene Holding 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.
Coltene Holding AG Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Coltene Holding AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coltene Holding 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.
Coltene Holding AG (FRA:M3Z) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.51% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.98. Over the past decade, Coltene Holding AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.64 to 14.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #316 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Coltene Holding AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Coltene Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 10.51% is near median its 10-year median of 10.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.64 to a high of 14.75. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.51. Coltene Holding AG's value of 10.51% is 319.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #316 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coltene Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coltene Holding AG's Pretax Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #316 out of 816 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Coltene Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.51. Coltene Holding AG's value of 10.51% is 319.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Coltene Holding AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.64 to 14.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.98 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Coltene Holding AG 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.51, based on 816 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. Coltene Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 10.51% is 319.6% 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 Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coltene Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is 10.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coltene Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG (FRA:M3Z) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.34, compared to a current price of €54.50 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.98 and 319.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.51. Coltene Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Coltene Holding AG (FRA:M3Z), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.51% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Coltene Holding AG (FRA:M3Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €54.50 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.34.
GuruFocus considers Coltene Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M3Z:
Pretax Margin %: 10.51% (near median its 10-year median of 10.98)
GF Value™: €59.34 vs. price of €54.50 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 319.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#316 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M3Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coltene Holding AG is a manufacturer and distributor of consumables and small devices for dental practices, dental service organisations (DSOs), dental clinics and laboratories, as well as for non-dental niches (e.g., clinics for ophthalmology or podiatry). The Group develops, manufactures, and sells mainly via distribution channels a broad and comprehensive range of disposables, tools, and equipment for dentists and dental laboratories. Geographically, it operates in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and Asia/Oceania, with maximum from North America.
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