JBT MarelJBTM +2.34%84 Pretax Margin % is 6.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 7.82. GuruFocus rates JBTM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks worse than 51.12% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. JBT Marel's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil. JBT Marel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $936 Mil. Therefore, JBT Marel's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBT Marel's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JBTM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.64 Med: 7.82 Max: 9.2
Current: 5.59
JBTM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.12% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs JBTM: 5.59
JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) 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.
JBT Marel Pretax Margin % Related Terms
JBT Marel Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.
JBTM vs MIDD, XE, GTES: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBT Marel'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.
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1553 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is JBT Marel's Pretax Margin % too high?
JBT Marel's current Pretax Margin % of 6.41% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.82. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. JBT Marel's value of 6.41% is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1553 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Pretax Margin % compare to MIDD and XE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1553 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places JBT Marel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. JBT Marel's value of 6.41% is 9.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.82 vs. the industry median of 5.85, JBT Marel 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. JBT Marel's current Pretax Margin % of 6.41% is 9.6% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current Pretax Margin % is 6.41%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 7.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.36, compared to a current price of $137.60 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.41%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.82 and 9.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.41% 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $137.60 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.36.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
Pretax Margin %: 6.41% (18% below median its 10-year median of 7.82)
GF Value™: $155.36 vs. price of $137.60 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1553 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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