SOL SpAMIL:SOL -2.21%78 Pretax Margin % is 13.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 12.18. GuruFocus rates MIL:SOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, SOL SpA ranks better than 79.05% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SOL SpA's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €124 Mil. SOL SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €902 Mil. Therefore, SOL SpA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOL SpA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:SOL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.83 Med: 12.18 Max: 14.16
Current: 13.85
MIL:SOL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.05% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs MIL:SOL: 13.85
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) 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.
SOL SpA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SOL SpA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOL 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:SOL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOL 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.
SOL SpA Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOL SpA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOL 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.
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.71% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SOL SpA and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 12.18. Over the past decade, SOL SpA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 14.16. According to the industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #331 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is SOL SpA's Pretax Margin % too high?
SOL SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 13.71% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 14.16. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. SOL SpA's value of 13.71% is 157.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #331 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SOL SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOL SpA's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #331 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SOL SpA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. SOL SpA's value of 13.71% is 157.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SOL SpA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.83 to 14.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.18 vs. the industry median of 5.33, SOL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 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. SOL SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 13.71% is 157.5% 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 SOL SpA and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOL SpA's current Pretax Margin % is 13.71%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 12.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOL SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.40, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.71%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.18 and 157.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. SOL SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.71% 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.40.
GuruFocus considers SOL SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:SOL:
Pretax Margin %: 13.71% (13% above median its 10-year median of 12.18)
GF Value™: €42.40 vs. price of €57.50 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.5% above the Chemicals median (#331 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:SOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOL SpA manufactures and sells industrial gases and medical equipment. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The home-care segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells a variety of medicinal gases including oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, synthetic air, and medical air. The segment also provides medical air services for hospitals. The technical gases segment sells gas-based products to the energy, agricultural, food, metalworking, glass, and electronics industries. More of SOL's revenue comes from Italy than any other country.
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