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The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HYFM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -268.19 Med: -23.02 Max: -1.19
Current: -268.19
HYFM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 98.11% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.8
vs HYFM: -268.19
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NAS:HYFM) 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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.
HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a Pretax Margin % of -46.77% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #208 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % is -46.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #208 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #208 out of 212 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.80. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.80, based on 212 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % is -46.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.11 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -46.77%. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current Pretax Margin % is -46.77% as of Jun. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.11 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HYFM:
Pretax Margin %: -46.77%
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.11 (68% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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