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Schaltbau Holding AGHAM:SLT 46 Pretax Margin % is -7.51% as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates HAM:SLT with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks worse than 89.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schaltbau Holding AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:SLT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.51 Med: 2.17 Max: 6
Current: -7.51
HAM:SLT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 89.99% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs HAM:SLT: -7.51
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Schaltbau Holding AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaltbau Holding 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.
HAM:SLT vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Schaltbau Holding 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schaltbau Holding AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaltbau Holding 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.51% as of Dec. 2024. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #899 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Schaltbau Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is -7.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #899 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Schaltbau Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaltbau Holding AG's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #899 out of 999 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Schaltbau Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 999 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. 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 Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is -7.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a current Pretax Margin % of -7.51%. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.51%. Schaltbau Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.51% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG is engaged in the business of supplying transport system solutions. The company operates its business through multiples segments such as Mobile Transportation Technology, Stationary Transportation Technology, and Components. The Mobile Transportation Technology segment which derives majority revenue primarily supply door and boarding systems for buses, trains, and commercial vehicles as well as interior fittings for rolling stock. The company operates its business in the international markets spread across China/Hong Kong, North America, European nations and generates the majority of its revenues from Germany.
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