Eisen- und Huettenwerke AGHAM:EIS 57 Pretax Margin % is 1,865.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 5,475.70. GuruFocus rates HAM:EIS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:EIS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2504.51 Med: 5475.7 Max: 66152.78
Current: 66152.78
HAM:EIS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.84% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs HAM:EIS: 66152.78
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG (HAM:EIS) 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.
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
HAM:EIS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG'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.
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG'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.
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG (HAM:EIS) has a Pretax Margin % of 1,865.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 5,475.70. Over the past decade, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2,504.51 to 66,152.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG ranks #1 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's current Pretax Margin % of 1,865.28% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5,475.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2,504.51 to a high of 66,152.78. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's value of 1,865.28% is 72197.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG ranks #1 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG ranks #1 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's value of 1,865.28% is 72197.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2,504.51 to 66,152.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5,475.70 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's current Pretax Margin % of 1,865.28% is 72197.7% 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 Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's current Pretax Margin % is 1,865.28%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 5,475.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG (HAM:EIS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.42, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1,865.28%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5,475.70 and 72197.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG (HAM:EIS), the current Pretax Margin % is 1,865.28% 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 Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG (HAM:EIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.42.
GuruFocus considers Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:EIS:
Pretax Margin %: 1,865.28% (66% below median its 10-year median of 5,475.70)
GF Value™: €11.42 vs. price of €13.90 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72197.7% above the Steel median (#1 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:EIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eisen- und Huettenwerke AG is a Germany-based company. It focuses on the acquisition, management and sale of investments in third companies that produce and process iron, steel and other metals and materials.
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