The historical rank and industry rank for Sotkamo Silver AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VSO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.3 Med: -7.5 Max: 7.31
Current: 2.73
FRA:VSO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 57.01% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.84
vs FRA:VSO: 2.73
Sotkamo Silver AB (FRA:VSO) 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.
Sotkamo Silver AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sotkamo Silver AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sotkamo Silver AB'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.
For the Silver subindustry, Sotkamo Silver AB'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.
Sotkamo Silver AB Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sotkamo Silver AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotkamo Silver AB'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.
Sotkamo Silver AB (FRA:VSO) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sotkamo Silver AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotkamo Silver AB ranks #480 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Sotkamo Silver AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sotkamo Silver AB's current Pretax Margin % is 14.30%. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.84. Sotkamo Silver AB's value of 14.30% is 195.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sotkamo Silver AB ranks #480 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sotkamo Silver AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotkamo Silver AB's Pretax Margin % compare to EXK?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sotkamo Silver AB ranks #480 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sotkamo Silver AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.84. Sotkamo Silver AB's value of 14.30% is 195.5% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.84, based on 842 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. Sotkamo Silver AB's current Pretax Margin % of 14.30% is 195.5% 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 Sotkamo Silver AB and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sotkamo Silver AB's current Pretax Margin % is 14.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sotkamo Silver AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotkamo Silver AB (FRA:VSO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.12, compared to a current price of €0.37 — trading 204.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.30% and 195.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.84. Sotkamo Silver AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Sotkamo Silver AB (FRA:VSO), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.30% 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 Sotkamo Silver AB (FRA:VSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotkamo Silver AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.37 is trading 204.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.12.
GuruFocus considers Sotkamo Silver AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VSO:
Pretax Margin %: 14.30%
GF Value™: €0.12 vs. price of €0.37 (204.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#480 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sotkamo Silver AB is a mining and ore prospecting company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of silver and other metals. The company develops and utilizes mineral deposits mainly in the Kainuu region in Finland, with its main project being the Sotkamo (Taivaljarvi) silver mine. In addition to silver, the company produces gold, zinc, and lead, and sells metal concentrates to customers.
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