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Precision OpticsPOCI -5.72%73 Pretax Margin % is -1.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates POCI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Precision Optics ranks worse than 67.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Precision Optics's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
POCI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.89 Med: -11.69 Max: -0.68
Current: -17
POCI's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 67.69% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs POCI: -17.00
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.
Precision Optics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Precision Optics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precision Optics'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.
POCI vs DXR, NEPH, MLSS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Precision Optics'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.
Precision Optics Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Precision Optics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Optics'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.
Precision Optics (POCI) has a Pretax Margin % of -1.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Precision Optics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #553 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Precision Optics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Precision Optics' current Pretax Margin % is -1.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #553 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Precision Optics has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Optics' Pretax Margin % compare to DXR and NEPH?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #553 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Precision Optics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.61. 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 2.61, 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. 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 Precision Optics and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Optics's current Pretax Margin % is -1.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision Optics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics (POCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.34, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -1.15%. Precision Optics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Precision Optics (POCI), the current Pretax Margin % is -1.15% 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 Precision Optics (POCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.34.
GuruFocus considers Precision Optics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POCI:
Pretax Margin %: -1.15%
GF Value™: $6.34 vs. price of $4.45 (29.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precision Optics Corp Inc is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced optical instruments. It manufactures medical products such as endoscopes and endocouplers which incorporate various optical technologies for use in a variety of minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures. The company also produces endoscopes for various applications as well as designs and manufactures custom optical medical devices to satisfy customers' specific requirements. In addition, the company manufactures and sells components and assemblies specially designed for industrial and military use. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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