QinetiQ GroupQNTQY +1.48%83 Pretax Margin % is 9.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.32. GuruFocus rates QNTQY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 57.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QNTQY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.5 Med: 11.32 Max: 17.38
Current: 8.07
QNTQY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.35% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs QNTQY: 8.07
QinetiQ Group (OTCPK:QNTQY) 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.
QinetiQ Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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.
QNTQY vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.57% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.32. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #148 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Pretax Margin % of 9.57% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.32. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. QinetiQ Group's value of 9.57% is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #148 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #148 out of 347 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts QinetiQ Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. QinetiQ Group's value of 9.57% is 55.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.32 vs. the industry median of 6.17, QinetiQ Group 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.17, based on 347 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. QinetiQ Group's current Pretax Margin % of 9.57% is 55.1% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Pretax Margin % is 9.57%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.66, compared to a current price of $26.26 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.57%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.32 and 55.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.17. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.57% 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.26 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.66.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
Pretax Margin %: 9.57% (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.32)
GF Value™: $24.66 vs. price of $26.26 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#148 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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