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OpenlaneFRA:XKR -1.70%62 Pretax Margin % is 12.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:XKR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Openlane ranks better than 77.52% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Openlane's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €56 Mil. Openlane's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €457 Mil. Therefore, Openlane's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Openlane's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XKR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.64 Med: 5.45 Max: 11.28
Current: 10.23
FRA:XKR's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.52% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs FRA:XKR: 10.23
Openlane (FRA:XKR) 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.
Openlane Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Openlane Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Openlane'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:XKR vs VVV, ABG, GPI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Openlane'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.
Openlane Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Openlane's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Openlane'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.
Openlane (FRA:XKR) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Openlane and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #297 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Openlane's Pretax Margin % too high?
Openlane's current Pretax Margin % of 12.37% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 5.45. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Openlane's value of 12.37% is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Openlane ranks #297 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Openlane has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Openlane's Pretax Margin % compare to VVV and ABG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #297 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Openlane in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Openlane's value of 12.37% is 178.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 4.44, Openlane 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 4.44, based on 1,321 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. Openlane's current Pretax Margin % of 12.37% is 178.6% 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 Openlane and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Openlane's current Pretax Margin % is 12.37%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Openlane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane (FRA:XKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.72, compared to a current price of €34.60 — trading 84.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.37%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 178.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.44. Openlane's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.37% 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.60 is trading 84.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.72.
GuruFocus considers Openlane to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XKR:
Pretax Margin %: 12.37% (127% above median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: €18.72 vs. price of €34.60 (84.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#297 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Openlane Inc provides a digital marketplace for used vehicles, connecting sellers and buyers in North America and Europe for fast and transparent transactions. Its services include financing, repossessions, repairs, transportation, warranty, and inventory management. The company operates used-vehicle auctions and has two main segments: Marketplace and Finance, with majority revenue coming from the Marketplace segment, which to used vehicle remarketing, including marketplace services, remarketing, or make ready services and all are interrelated, synergistic elements along the auto remarketing chain. The Finance segment, through AFC engaged in business of providing short-term, inventory-secured financing to independent vehicle dealers.
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