MichelinMEX:ML 84 Pretax Margin % is 8.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 9.28. GuruFocus rates MEX:ML with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN652.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Michelin ranks better than 72.25% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Michelin's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN23,361 Mil. Michelin's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN273,332 Mil. Therefore, Michelin's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Michelin's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ML'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 9.28 Max: 11.79
Current: 8.69
MEX:ML's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 72.25% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs MEX:ML: 8.69
Michelin (MEX:ML) 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.
Michelin Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Michelin Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Michelin'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Michelin'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.
Michelin Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Michelin's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Michelin'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.
Michelin (MEX:ML) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.55% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Michelin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.28. Over the past decade, Michelin's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 11.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Michelin ranks #368 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Michelin's Pretax Margin % too high?
Michelin's current Pretax Margin % of 8.55% is near median its 10-year median of 9.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 11.79. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Michelin's value of 8.55% is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Michelin ranks #368 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Michelin has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Michelin's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Michelin ranks #368 out of 1326 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Michelin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Michelin's value of 8.55% is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Michelin's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 11.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.28 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Michelin 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 4.40, based on 1,326 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. Michelin's current Pretax Margin % of 8.55% is 94.3% 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 Michelin and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Michelin's current Pretax Margin % is 8.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Michelin stock overvalued right now?
Michelin (MEX:ML) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN652.58, compared to a current price of MXN733.29 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.28 and 94.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. Michelin's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Michelin (MEX:ML), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.55% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Michelin (MEX:ML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michelin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN733.29 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN652.58.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ML:
Pretax Margin %: 8.55% (near median its 10-year median of 9.28)
GF Value™: MXN652.58 vs. price of MXN733.29 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#368 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Michelin manufactures tires for passenger vehicles. The company also makes tires for all types of commercial vehicles as well as bicycle, motorcycle, earthmover, aviation, and agricultural tires. Its operations are organized into three operating segments namely Automotive and two-wheel; Road transportation; and Specialty businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Automotive segments. The Specialty businesses include the Mining, Beyond-road, Two-wheel and Aircraft tire activities, as well as the High-Tech Materials activities. The Services & Solutions businesses are included for the majority part in the Road transportation and related distribution segment.
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