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Studsvik ABOSTO:SVIK -1.75%70 Pretax Margin % is 4.09% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SVIK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr142.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Waste Management companies, Studsvik AB ranks worse than 53.78% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Studsvik AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr10.1 Mil. Studsvik AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr247.0 Mil. Therefore, Studsvik AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studsvik AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SVIK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.32 Med: 4.16 Max: 9.72
Current: 4.69
OSTO:SVIK's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.78% of 238
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs OSTO:SVIK: 4.69
Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) 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.
Studsvik AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Studsvik AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Studsvik 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:SVIK vs WM, RSG, WCN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Studsvik 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.
Studsvik AB Pretax Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Studsvik AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studsvik 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.
Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.09% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Studsvik AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #128 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Studsvik AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Studsvik AB's current Pretax Margin % of 4.09% is near median its 10-year median of 4.16. The Waste Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.72. Studsvik AB's value of 4.09% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #128 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Studsvik AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studsvik AB's Pretax Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Studsvik AB ranks #128 out of 238 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Studsvik AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.72. Studsvik AB's value of 4.09% is 28.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Studsvik AB has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Waste Management companies is 5.72, based on 238 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. Studsvik AB's current Pretax Margin % of 4.09% is 28.5% below 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 Studsvik AB and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studsvik AB's current Pretax Margin % is 4.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studsvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr142.47, compared to a current price of kr224.00 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 28.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 5.72. Studsvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.09% 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.
Is Studsvik AB (OSTO:SVIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Studsvik AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr224.00 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr142.47.
GuruFocus considers Studsvik AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SVIK:
Pretax Margin %: 4.09% (near median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: kr142.47 vs. price of kr224.00 (57.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Waste Management median (#128 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SVIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Studsvik AB provides engineering and consultancy services to the international nuclear power industry. The company offers fuel and materials testing, fuel and reactor management software as well as lifecycle management of nuclear and radioactive hazards, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and designing radioactive waste management processes. Its segments are Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology, Scandpower, Decommissioning and Radiation Protection Services and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Fuel - Materials and Waste Technology. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden; Germany; Rest of Europe; North America; Asia; and All other countries, of which it derives maximum revenue from Germany.
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