GSKMEX:GSKN 73 Pretax Margin % is 28.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 17.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:GSKN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN818.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, GSK ranks better than 84.82% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. GSK's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,549 Mil. GSK's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN183,429 Mil. Therefore, GSK's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GSK's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GSKN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.95 Med: 17 Max: 22.69
Current: 22.69
MEX:GSKN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.82% of 955
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs MEX:GSKN: 22.69
GSK (MEX:GSKN) 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.
GSK Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GSK Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSK'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.
MEX:GSKN vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GSK'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.
GSK Pretax Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GSK's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSK'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.
GSK (MEX:GSKN) has a Pretax Margin % of 28.10% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GSK and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 17.00. Over the past decade, GSK's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.95 to 22.69. According to the industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #145 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is GSK's Pretax Margin % too high?
GSK's current Pretax Margin % of 28.10% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 17.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.95 to a high of 22.69. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.28. GSK's value of 28.10% is 286% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSK ranks #145 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GSK has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSK's Pretax Margin % compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #145 out of 955 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places GSK in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.28. GSK's value of 28.10% is 286% above this benchmark. Historically, GSK's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.95 to 22.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.00 vs. the industry median of 7.28, GSK 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.28, based on 955 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. GSK's current Pretax Margin % of 28.10% is 286% 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 GSK and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSK's current Pretax Margin % is 28.10%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 17.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK (MEX:GSKN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN818.82, compared to a current price of MXN901.11 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 28.10%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 17.00 and 286% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.28. GSK's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GSK (MEX:GSKN), the current Pretax Margin % is 28.10% 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 GSK (MEX:GSKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN901.11 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN818.82.
GuruFocus considers GSK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GSKN:
Pretax Margin %: 28.10% (65% above median its 10-year median of 17.00)
GF Value™: MXN818.82 vs. price of MXN901.11 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 286% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#145 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GSKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In the pharmaceutical industry, GSK ranks as one of the largest firms by total sales. The company wields its might across several therapeutic classes, including respiratory, antiviral, and vaccines, and has been growing its presence in oncology and immunology, as well. GSK uses joint ventures to gain additional scale in certain markets like HIV.
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