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New Wave Group ABOSTO:NEWA B -0.27%90 Pretax Margin % is 7.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEWA B with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of kr115.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, New Wave Group AB ranks better than 77.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Wave Group AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NEWA B'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5 Med: 9.1 Max: 16.4
Current: 9.97
OSTO:NEWA B's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.98% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.21
vs OSTO:NEWA B: 9.97
New Wave Group AB (OSTO:NEWA B) 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.
New Wave Group AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
New Wave Group AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Wave Group 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:NEWA B vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, New Wave Group 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.
New Wave Group AB Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New Wave Group AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Wave Group 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.
New Wave Group AB (OSTO:NEWA B) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on New Wave Group AB and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, New Wave Group AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #249 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is New Wave Group AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
New Wave Group AB's current Pretax Margin % of 7.22% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 16.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.21. New Wave Group AB's value of 7.22% is 124.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #249 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Wave Group AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Wave Group AB's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, New Wave Group AB ranks #249 out of 1131 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places New Wave Group AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.21. New Wave Group AB's value of 7.22% is 124.9% above this benchmark. Historically, New Wave Group AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 3.21, New Wave Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.21, based on 1,131 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. New Wave Group AB's current Pretax Margin % of 7.22% is 124.9% 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 New Wave Group AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Wave Group AB's current Pretax Margin % is 7.22%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Wave Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Wave Group AB (OSTO:NEWA B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr115.70, compared to a current price of kr93.95 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.22%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 124.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.21. New Wave Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 New Wave Group AB (OSTO:NEWA B), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.22% 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 New Wave Group AB (OSTO:NEWA B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Wave Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr93.95 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr115.70.
GuruFocus considers New Wave Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEWA B:
Pretax Margin %: 7.22% (21% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: kr115.70 vs. price of kr93.95 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#249 of 1131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEWA B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Wave Group AB is a Sweden-based company that designs, acquires, and develops brands and products in the corporate promo, gifts, and home furnishings sectors. The group achieves synergies by coordinating the design, purchasing, marketing, warehousing, and distribution of its product range. To ensure good diversification, the Group markets its products in the corporate promo market and the retail market. The group divides its operations into three operating segments: Corporate, Sports and Leisure, and Gifts and Home Furnishings. It derives maximum revenue from the Corporate segment. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Promo sales channel.
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