PentairFRA:PNT +0.60%76 Pretax Margin % is 18.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 14.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 87.83% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Pentair's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €164 Mil. Pentair's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €897 Mil. Therefore, Pentair's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentair's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PNT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07 Med: 14.05 Max: 18.16
Current: 18.16
FRA:PNT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.83% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs FRA:PNT: 18.16
Pentair (FRA:PNT) 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.
Pentair Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pentair Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentair'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:PNT vs CR, GGG, WTS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.
Pentair Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentair's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentair'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.
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pentair and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 14.05. Over the past decade, Pentair's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #369 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Pentair's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pentair's current Pretax Margin % of 18.27% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 18.16. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Pentair's value of 18.27% is 212.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #369 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Pretax Margin % compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #369 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Pentair in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Pentair's value of 18.27% is 212.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentair's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 18.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.05 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Pentair 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 Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 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. Pentair's current Pretax Margin % of 18.27% is 212.3% 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 Pentair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentair's current Pretax Margin % is 18.27%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 14.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.04, compared to a current price of €66.84 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.27%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.05 and 212.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.27% 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.84 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.04.
GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:
Pretax Margin %: 18.27% (30% above median its 10-year median of 14.05)
GF Value™: €80.04 vs. price of €66.84 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212.3% above the Industrial Products median (#369 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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