Rational AGRTLLF +1.65%93 Pretax Margin % is 24.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 26.45. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $893.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks better than 95.75% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Rational AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $90 Mil. Rational AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $367 Mil. Therefore, Rational AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rational AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RTLLF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.76 Med: 26.45 Max: 27.31
Current: 26.85
RTLLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.75% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs RTLLF: 26.85
Rational AG (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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.
Rational AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Rational AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rational AG'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational AG'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.
Rational AG Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rational AG'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.
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.54% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Rational AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.45. Over the past decade, Rational AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 27.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #129 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Rational AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Rational AG's current Pretax Margin % of 24.54% is near median its 10-year median of 26.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.76 to a high of 27.31. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Rational AG's value of 24.54% is 319.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #129 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #129 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Rational AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Rational AG's value of 24.54% is 319.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Rational AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 27.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.45 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Rational AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. Rational AG's current Pretax Margin % of 24.54% is 319.5% 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 Rational AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rational AG's current Pretax Margin % is 24.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $893.79, compared to a current price of $746.43 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.45 and 319.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.54% 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $746.43 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $893.79.
GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTLLF:
Pretax Margin %: 24.54% (near median its 10-year median of 26.45)
GF Value™: $893.79 vs. price of $746.43 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 319.5% above the Industrial Products median (#129 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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