Nordwest Handel AGFRA:NWX +18.75%54 Pretax Margin % is 4.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks worse than 51.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 2.11 Max: 7.18
Current: 3.95
FRA:NWX's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.59% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs FRA:NWX: 3.95
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) 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.
Nordwest Handel AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nordwest Handel AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel 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:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #81 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Pretax Margin % of 4.45% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 7.18. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 4.45% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #81 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #81 out of 157 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 4.45% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 7.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Nordwest Handel 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 157 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current Pretax Margin % of 4.45% is 10.4% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current Pretax Margin % is 4.45%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.61, compared to a current price of €19.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.45%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 10.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.45% 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.61.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:
Pretax Margin %: 4.45% (111% above median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: €17.61 vs. price of €19.00 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#81 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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