Lenzing AGHAM:LEN -2.39%58 Pretax Margin % is 3.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates HAM:LEN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lenzing AG ranks worse than 80.88% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lenzing AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. Lenzing AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €616 Mil. Therefore, Lenzing AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lenzing AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:LEN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.23 Med: 4.57 Max: 15.82
Current: -5.33
HAM:LEN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 80.88% of 1041
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs HAM:LEN: -5.33
Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) 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.
Lenzing AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lenzing AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lenzing AG'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lenzing 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.
Lenzing AG Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lenzing AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lenzing 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.
Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lenzing AG and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #842 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Lenzing AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lenzing AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.70% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.57. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Lenzing AG's value of 3.70% is 5.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #842 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lenzing AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenzing AG's Pretax Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #842 out of 1041 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lenzing AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Lenzing AG's value of 3.70% is 5.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Lenzing 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,041 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. Lenzing AG's current Pretax Margin % of 3.70% is 5.1% 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lenzing AG's current Pretax Margin % is 3.70%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenzing AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.07, compared to a current price of €24.55 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.70%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 5.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Lenzing AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.70% 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.55 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.07.
GuruFocus considers Lenzing AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:LEN:
Pretax Margin %: 3.70% (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.57)
GF Value™: €31.07 vs. price of €24.55 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#842 of 1041)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lenzing AG manufactures and sells wood-based cellulose fibers and other chemical-based products. The company's segment includes The Division Fiber produces all three generations of wood-based cellulosic fibers and markets them under the product brands TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING ECOVERO, and LENZING. the products made from lyocell, modal, and viscose fibers are used for the production of textiles as well as nonwovens and special applications; The Division Pulp produces and procures dissolving pulp for fiber production. The pulp is used for the company's own cellulosic fiber production and marketed externally; and Others include central headquarters functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Division fiber segment. It derives maximum revenue from Division Fiber Segment.
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