The historical rank and industry rank for Image Systems AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:IS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18 Med: -3 Max: 4.68
Current: -18
OSTO:IS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 85.4% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.585
vs OSTO:IS: -18.00
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) 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.
Image Systems AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Image Systems AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Image Systems 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Image Systems 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.
Image Systems AB Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Image Systems AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Image Systems 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.
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) has a Pretax Margin % of -78.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Image Systems AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2111 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Image Systems AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Image Systems AB's current Pretax Margin % is -78.53%. Based on the distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2111 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Image Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Image Systems AB's Pretax Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #2111 out of 2472 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Image Systems AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,472 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. 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Systems AB's current Pretax Margin % is -78.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.49, compared to a current price of kr0.93 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -78.53%. Image Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS), the current Pretax Margin % is -78.53% 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.93 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.49.
GuruFocus considers Image Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:IS:
Pretax Margin %: -78.53%
GF Value™: kr1.49 vs. price of kr0.93 (37.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Image Systems AB provides products to clients in film/video, multimedia and digital television. The company is a high-technology company that develops and sells software and systems for non-contact measurement technology and advanced image processing. . The Group has two business units: RemaSawco and Motion Analysis. The RemaSawco business unit offers measurement technology systems that improve the efficiency and profitability of sawmills. The Motion Analysis business unit offers software tools for motion analysis of high-speed film for a wide range of applications.
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