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Orell Fussli AGFRA:OFH 67 Pretax Margin % is 4.82% as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 6.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:OFH with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.60 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 64.43% on this metric.
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) 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.
Orell Fussli AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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:OFH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.82% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #381 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Pretax Margin % of 4.82% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 6.59. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Orell Fussli AG's value of 4.82% is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #381 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #381 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Orell Fussli AG's value of 4.82% is 9.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.59 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Orell Fussli AG has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.34, based on 1,071 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Pretax Margin % of 4.82% is 9.7% below 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Pretax Margin % is 4.82%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 6.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.60, compared to a current price of €148.00 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.82%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 6.59 and 9.7% below the Business Services industry median of 5.34. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.82% as of Jun. 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €148.00 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.60.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OFH:
Pretax Margin %: 4.82% (27% below median its 10-year median of 6.59)
GF Value™: €102.60 vs. price of €148.00 (44.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Business Services median (#381 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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