The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0MRM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.98 Med: -0.77 Max: 3.56
Current: -2.55
LTS:0MRM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 71.68% of 2475
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs LTS:0MRM: -2.55
Bang & Olufsen AS (LTS:0MRM) 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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bang & Olufsen AS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS (LTS:0MRM) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.65% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1774 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Pretax Margin % is 1.65%. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.65% is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1774 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Pretax Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #1774 out of 2475 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 1.65% is 53.9% below this benchmark. 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 2,475 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Pretax Margin % of 1.65% is 53.9% below 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 Bang & Olufsen AS 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Pretax Margin % is 1.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (LTS:0MRM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.38, compared to a current price of kr9.33 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.65% and 53.9% below the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (LTS:0MRM), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.65% as of May. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (LTS:0MRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.33 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.38.
GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0MRM:
Pretax Margin %: 1.65%
GF Value™: kr8.38 vs. price of kr9.33 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% below the Hardware median (#1774 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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