Mercator MedicalFRA:MM2 +0.18%59 Pretax Margin % is 7.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:MM2 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Mercator Medical ranks better than 51.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercator Medical's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MM2'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.32 Med: 3.47 Max: 56.73
Current: 3.26
FRA:MM2's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.53% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs FRA:MM2: 3.26
Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) 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.
Mercator Medical Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mercator Medical Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercator Medical'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:MM2 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Mercator Medical'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.
Mercator Medical Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Mercator Medical's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercator Medical'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.
Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mercator Medical and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #396 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Mercator Medical's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mercator Medical's current Pretax Margin % of 7.38% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.61. Mercator Medical's value of 7.38% is 182.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #396 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercator Medical has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercator Medical's Pretax Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Mercator Medical ranks #396 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Mercator Medical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.61. Mercator Medical's value of 7.38% is 182.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Mercator Medical 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 2.61, based on 817 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. Mercator Medical's current Pretax Margin % of 7.38% is 182.8% 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 Mercator Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercator Medical's current Pretax Margin % is 7.38%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercator Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.71, compared to a current price of €11.20 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.38%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 182.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.61. Mercator Medical's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.38% 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 Mercator Medical (FRA:MM2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercator Medical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.20 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.71.
GuruFocus considers Mercator Medical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MM2:
Pretax Margin %: 7.38% (113% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: €11.71 vs. price of €11.20 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#396 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MM2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercator Medical SA produces and sells medical gloves and distributor of medical disposables. The company's products - mainly gloves, dressings, disposable clothing and surgical drapes. It operates in Europe and Russia.
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