discoverIE GroupLSE:DSCV -0.60%80 Pretax Margin % is 8.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSCV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, discoverIE Group ranks better than 67.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for discoverIE Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DSCV'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 4.49 Max: 8.14
Current: 8.14
LSE:DSCV's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.93% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs LSE:DSCV: 8.14
discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) 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.
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discoverIE Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for discoverIE Group'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.
LSE:DSCV vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, discoverIE 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.
discoverIE Group Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, discoverIE Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where discoverIE 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.
discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on discoverIE Group and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, discoverIE Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 8.14. According to the industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #794 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is discoverIE Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
discoverIE Group's current Pretax Margin % of 8.15% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 8.14. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. discoverIE Group's value of 8.15% is 127.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #794 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, discoverIE Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does discoverIE Group's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #794 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts discoverIE Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. discoverIE Group's value of 8.15% is 127.7% above this benchmark. Historically, discoverIE Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 8.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 3.58, discoverIE Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. discoverIE Group's current Pretax Margin % of 8.15% is 127.7% 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 discoverIE Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. discoverIE Group's current Pretax Margin % is 8.15%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is discoverIE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.89, compared to a current price of £6.60 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.15%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 127.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. discoverIE Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.15% 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 discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.60 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.89.
GuruFocus considers discoverIE Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSCV:
Pretax Margin %: 8.15% (82% above median its 10-year median of 4.49)
GF Value™: £6.89 vs. price of £6.60 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.7% above the Hardware median (#794 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSCV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
discoverIE Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based electronics manufacturing company. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes customer-specific electronic components and solutions. The company's segments include the Magnetics and Controls division (M&C) and the Sensing and Connectivity division (S&C). The company generates the majority of revenue from the M&C segment. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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