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Industrivarden ABOSTO:INDU A +1.73%35 Pretax Margin % is 100.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.96. GuruFocus rates OSTO:INDU A with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Asset Management companies, Industrivarden AB ranks better than 83.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Industrivarden AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:INDU A'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.87 Med: 99.96 Max: 100.13
Current: 100
OSTO:INDU A's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.3% of 1575
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 90.32
vs OSTO:INDU A: 100.00
Industrivarden AB (OSTO:INDU A) 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.
Industrivarden AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Industrivarden AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Industrivarden AB'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.
OSTO:INDU A vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Industrivarden AB'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.
Industrivarden AB Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Industrivarden AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrivarden AB'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.
Industrivarden AB (OSTO:INDU A) has a Pretax Margin % of 100.00% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Industrivarden AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.96. Over the past decade, Industrivarden AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 99.87 to 100.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrivarden AB ranks #263 out of 1575 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Industrivarden AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Industrivarden AB's current Pretax Margin % of 100.00% is near median its 10-year median of 99.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.87 to a high of 100.13. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 90.32. Industrivarden AB's value of 100.00% is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrivarden AB ranks #263 out of 1575 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Industrivarden AB has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrivarden AB's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Industrivarden AB ranks #263 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Industrivarden AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 90.32. Industrivarden AB's value of 100.00% is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrivarden AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 99.87 to 100.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.96 vs. the industry median of 90.32, Industrivarden AB 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 90.32, based on 1,575 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. Industrivarden AB's current Pretax Margin % of 100.00% is 10.7% 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 Industrivarden AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 90.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrivarden AB's current Pretax Margin % is 100.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrivarden AB stock overvalued right now?
Industrivarden AB (OSTO:INDU A) has a current Pretax Margin % of 100.00%. The current Pretax Margin % is 100.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.96 and 10.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 90.32. Industrivarden AB's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Industrivarden AB (OSTO:INDU A), the current Pretax Margin % is 100.00% as of Jun. 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.
Industrivarden AB is a holding company that invests in and works long-term to develop and create value in its portfolio companies. Active ownership is exercised through sizable ownership stakes in a selection of listed companies with firm market positions, good cash flows, financial strength, and clear development capacity. Its stock offers exposure to a portfolio of companies with validated business models, a wide breadth of underlying business areas, and good value potential.
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