Labrador Iron Ore RoyaltyLIFZF -0.13%74 Pretax Margin % is 56.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 120.03. GuruFocus rates LIFZF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty ranks better than 98.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIFZF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.84 Med: 120.03 Max: 159.08
Current: 78.84
LIFZF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.37% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.57
vs LIFZF: 78.84
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (OTCPK:LIFZF) 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.
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty 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.
LIFZF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty'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.
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Labrador Iron Ore Royalty'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.
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) has a Pretax Margin % of 56.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Labrador Iron Ore Royalty and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 120.03. Over the past decade, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 78.84 to 159.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty ranks #10 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Pretax Margin % too high?
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's current Pretax Margin % of 56.58% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 120.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.84 to a high of 159.08. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.57. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's value of 56.58% is 2101.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty ranks #10 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty ranks #10 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Labrador Iron Ore Royalty in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.57. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's value of 56.58% is 2101.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 78.84 to 159.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.03 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty 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 2.57, based on 612 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. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's current Pretax Margin % of 56.58% is 2101.6% 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 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's current Pretax Margin % is 56.58%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 120.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.88, compared to a current price of $19.99 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 56.58%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 120.03 and 2101.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.57. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF), the current Pretax Margin % is 56.58% 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 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.99 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.88.
GuruFocus considers Labrador Iron Ore Royalty to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIFZF:
Pretax Margin %: 56.58% (53% below median its 10-year median of 120.03)
GF Value™: $17.88 vs. price of $19.99 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2101.6% above the Steel median (#10 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIFZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, holds approximately fifteen percent interest in Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC), a North American producer and exporter of iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate. The company receives approximately seven percent gross overriding royalty on all iron ore products produced, sold, and shipped by IOC and some cents per tonne commission on all iron ore products produced and sold by IOC from the leased lands. Under normal circumstances, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation pays cash dividends from the free cash flow generated from IOC to the maximum extent possible, subject to the maintenance of appropriate levels of working capital. The firm generates the majority of its revenue in the form of royalty income.
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