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Synsam ABOSTO:SYNSAM -0.18%85 Pretax Margin % is 9.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SYNSAM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr61.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Synsam AB ranks better than 64.87% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Synsam AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr164 Mil. Synsam AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,773 Mil. Therefore, Synsam AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synsam AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SYNSAM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.64 Med: 5.2 Max: 8.96
Current: 8.96
OSTO:SYNSAM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.87% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs OSTO:SYNSAM: 8.96
Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) 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.
Synsam AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Synsam AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synsam 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:SYNSAM vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Synsam 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.
Synsam AB Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Synsam AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synsam 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.
Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Synsam AB and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Synsam AB ranks #287 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Synsam AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Synsam AB's current Pretax Margin % of 9.25% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 5.20. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.18. Synsam AB's value of 9.25% is 324.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synsam AB ranks #287 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synsam AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synsam AB's Pretax Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Synsam AB ranks #287 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Synsam AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.18. Synsam AB's value of 9.25% is 324.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Synsam 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.18, based on 817 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. Synsam AB's current Pretax Margin % of 9.25% is 324.3% 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 Synsam AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synsam AB's current Pretax Margin % is 9.25%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synsam AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr61.30, compared to a current price of kr56.50 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.25%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 324.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.18. Synsam AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.25% 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 Synsam AB (OSTO:SYNSAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synsam AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr56.50 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr61.30.
GuruFocus considers Synsam AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SYNSAM:
Pretax Margin %: 9.25% (78% above median its 10-year median of 5.20)
GF Value™: kr61.30 vs. price of kr56.50 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 324.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#287 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SYNSAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synsam AB is a lifestyle company in optics and eye health in the Nordic region. The company offers various products and services in physical and digital stores, such as eye examinations, spectacles, sunglasses, sports spectacles, contact lenses, and accessories in optical retail, as well as spectacles subscriptions and related services under the name Synsam Lifestyle. Its stores are operated under the Synsam brand in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and under the Profil Optik brand in Denmark and Iceland. The company comprises four segments: Sweden, which generates key revenue, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
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