Brodrene A & O Johansen ASLTS:0RNT 73 Pretax Margin % is 3.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RNT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr97.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS ranks better than 50% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RNT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.87 Med: 4.75 Max: 7.02
Current: 4.25
LTS:0RNT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs LTS:0RNT: 4.25
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS (LTS:0RNT) 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.
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS 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.
LTS:0RNT vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Brodrene A & O Johansen 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.
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brodrene A & O Johansen 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.
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS (LTS:0RNT) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.40% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Brodrene A & O Johansen AS and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.87 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS ranks #78 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's current Pretax Margin % of 3.40% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.87 to a high of 7.02. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's value of 3.40% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS ranks #78 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS ranks #78 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Brodrene A & O Johansen AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's value of 3.40% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.87 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS has consistently been below 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's current Pretax Margin % of 3.40% is 19% 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 Brodrene A & O Johansen AS and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's current Pretax Margin % is 3.40%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 4.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brodrene A & O Johansen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS (LTS:0RNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr97.66, compared to a current price of kr87.55 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.40%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 19% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Brodrene A & O Johansen AS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Brodrene A & O Johansen AS (LTS:0RNT), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.40% 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 Brodrene A & O Johansen AS (LTS:0RNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brodrene A & O Johansen AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr87.55 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr97.66.
GuruFocus considers Brodrene A & O Johansen AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RNT:
Pretax Margin %: 3.40% (28% below median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: kr97.66 vs. price of kr87.55 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Industrial Distribution median (#78 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brodrene A & O Johansen AS is a wholesaler that serves professional and private customers through an omni-channel business model combining digital solutions with a physical presence. The company offers a broad range of technical installation materials and related products, including workwear, tools and brackets, water supply, drainage and sewage, energy, electrical products and HVAC solutions, supported by services such as digital solutions, project advice and logistics. It operates through two segments: B2B, which earns the majority of revenue and serves professional tradesmen and construction companies, and B2C, which serves private DIY consumers through webshops and showrooms. The Group operates mainly in Denmark.
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