Dorman ProductsFRA:RAB +0.87%88 Pretax Margin % is 10.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 12.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.17. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dorman Products ranks better than 82.57% on this metric.
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.
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Dorman Products Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dorman Products's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
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FRA:RAB vs AAP, ATMU, QS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dorman Products'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.
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.63% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dorman Products and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 12.69. Over the past decade, Dorman Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.73 to 19.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #231 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Dorman Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Dorman Products' current Pretax Margin % of 10.63% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.73 to a high of 19.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Dorman Products' value of 10.63% is 140.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #231 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' Pretax Margin % compare to AAP and ATMU?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #231 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Dorman Products in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Dorman Products' value of 10.63% is 140.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dorman Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.73 to 19.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.69 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Dorman Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,325 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. Dorman Products's current Pretax Margin % of 10.63% is 140.5% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current Pretax Margin % is 10.63%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 12.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a current Pretax Margin % of 10.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.17, compared to a current price of €116.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.63%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.69 and 140.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.63% 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €116.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.17.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RAB:
Pretax Margin %: 10.63% (16% below median its 10-year median of 12.69)
GF Value™: €108.17 vs. price of €116.00 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#231 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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