Fuchs SEFUPBY -1.30%91 Pretax Margin % is 13.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 12.40. GuruFocus rates FUPBY with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.42 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Fuchs SE ranks better than 75.14% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Fuchs SE's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $145 Mil. Fuchs SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,080 Mil. Therefore, Fuchs SE's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuchs SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FUPBY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.46 Med: 12.4 Max: 16.28
Current: 12.48
FUPBY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.14% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs FUPBY: 12.48
Fuchs SE (OTCPK:FUPBY) 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.
Fuchs SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fuchs SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuchs SE'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.
FUPBY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fuchs SE'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.
Fuchs SE Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fuchs SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuchs SE'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.
Fuchs SE (FUPBY) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fuchs SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.40. Over the past decade, Fuchs SE's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.46 to 16.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #394 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Fuchs SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fuchs SE's current Pretax Margin % of 13.38% is near median its 10-year median of 12.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.46 to a high of 16.28. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Fuchs SE's value of 13.38% is 151% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #394 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuchs SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuchs SE's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #394 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fuchs SE in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Fuchs SE's value of 13.38% is 151% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuchs SE's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.46 to 16.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.40 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Fuchs SE 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,585 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. Fuchs SE's current Pretax Margin % of 13.38% is 151% 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuchs SE's current Pretax Margin % is 13.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuchs SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuchs SE (FUPBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.42, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.40 and 151% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Fuchs SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Fuchs SE (FUPBY), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.38% 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 Fuchs SE (FUPBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuchs SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.42.
GuruFocus considers Fuchs SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FUPBY:
Pretax Margin %: 13.38% (near median its 10-year median of 12.40)
GF Value™: $13.42 vs. price of $10.97 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151% above the Chemicals median (#394 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUPBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuchs SE is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells high-grade lubricants and related specialties. The firm's product portfolio includes automotive, industrial lubricants, and other lubricants. The revenue of the company is generated from Processing industry, Off-Highway Vehicles and Transportation, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle Components, Primary Industry and Energy, Aftermarket and Trading, and Others Segment. The company itself into three segments based on geography: Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and North and South America. The EMEA segment generates the majority of its revenue.
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