Bulten ABLTS:0P49 74 Pretax Margin % is 4.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates LTS:0P49 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr56.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bulten AB ranks worse than 67.17% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bulten AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr59 Mil. Bulten AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,254 Mil. Therefore, Bulten AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bulten AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0P49'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 3.66 Max: 7.35
Current: 1.93
LTS:0P49's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 67.17% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs LTS:0P49: 1.93
Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) 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.
Bulten AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bulten AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bulten AB'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.
LTS:0P49 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bulten AB'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.
Bulten AB Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bulten AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bulten AB'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.
Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bulten AB and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, Bulten AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 7.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #890 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Bulten AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bulten AB's current Pretax Margin % of 4.70% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 7.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Bulten AB's value of 4.70% is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #890 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bulten AB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bulten AB's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bulten AB ranks #890 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bulten AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Bulten AB's value of 4.70% is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bulten AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 7.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Bulten AB 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. Bulten AB's current Pretax Margin % of 4.70% is 7.3% 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 Bulten AB and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bulten AB's current Pretax Margin % is 4.70%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bulten AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr56.70, compared to a current price of kr42.90 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.70%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.38. Bulten AB'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 Bulten AB (LTS:0P49), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.70% 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 Bulten AB (LTS:0P49) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulten AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr42.90 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr56.70.
GuruFocus considers Bulten AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0P49:
Pretax Margin %: 4.70% (28% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: kr56.70 vs. price of kr42.90 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#890 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0P49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bulten AB develops, produces, and markets fasteners in the European automotive industry. Its product range includes customer-specific products and customized fasteners. It also provides technical development, line-feeding, logistics, material, and production services. Its products are screws, nuts, clips, and rivets. Bulten has its manufacturing unit in Germany, Sweden, Poland, the United Kingdom, China, the USA, and other countries and receives its revenue from northern Europe.
74GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LTS:0P49
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LTS:0P49 has been successfully added to your 
