LU-VE SpAMIL:LUVE -1.24%74 Pretax Margin % is 9.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates MIL:LUVE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, LU-VE SpA ranks better than 69.37% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LU-VE SpA's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.2 Mil. LU-VE SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €153.1 Mil. Therefore, LU-VE SpA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LU-VE SpA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:LUVE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97 Med: 6.07 Max: 9.57
Current: 9.27
MIL:LUVE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 69.37% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs MIL:LUVE: 9.27
LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) 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.
LU-VE SpA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LU-VE SpA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LU-VE SpA'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.
MIL:LUVE vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, LU-VE SpA'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.
LU-VE SpA Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LU-VE SpA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LU-VE SpA'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.
LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LU-VE SpA and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, LU-VE SpA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 9.57. According to the industry distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #540 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is LU-VE SpA's Pretax Margin % too high?
LU-VE SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 9.57. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. LU-VE SpA's value of 9.92% is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #540 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LU-VE SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LU-VE SpA's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #540 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts LU-VE SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. LU-VE SpA's value of 9.92% is 78.4% above this benchmark. Historically, LU-VE SpA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 9.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 5.56, LU-VE SpA 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.56, based on 1,763 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. LU-VE SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 78.4% 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 LU-VE SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LU-VE SpA's current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LU-VE SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.28, compared to a current price of €63.90 — trading 111% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 78.4% above the Construction industry median of 5.56. LU-VE SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.92% 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 LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LU-VE SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €63.90 is trading 111% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.28.
GuruFocus considers LU-VE SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:LUVE:
Pretax Margin %: 9.92% (63% above median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: €30.28 vs. price of €63.90 (111% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% above the Construction median (#540 of 1763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:LUVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LU-VE SpA is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of heat exchangers and air-cooled equipment. Its product portfolio includes air-cooled heat exchangers, air-cooled equipment such as unit coolers, condensers, gas coolers and liquid coolers, and glass doors for refrigerated cabinets and display cases. The company operates through two segments: SBU Cooling Systems, which includes air-cooled equipment, and SBU Components, which includes heat exchangers and special glass doors. The SBU Cooling Systems segment generates the majority of revenue. Its products are used across key sectors including refrigeration, air conditioning, special applications, and industrial cooling. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Italy.
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