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Specialized Medical CoSAU:4019 -1.77%17 Pretax Margin % is 8.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 15.59. GuruFocus rates SAU:4019 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Specialized Medical Co ranks better than 86.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Specialized Medical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4019'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.47 Med: 15.59 Max: 17.74
Current: 17.74
SAU:4019's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.3% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs SAU:4019: 17.74
Specialized Medical Co (SAU:4019) 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.
Specialized Medical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Specialized Medical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Specialized Medical Co'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.
SAU:4019 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Specialized Medical Co'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.
Specialized Medical Co Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Specialized Medical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Specialized Medical Co'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.
Specialized Medical Co (SAU:4019) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.85% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Specialized Medical Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 15.59. Over the past decade, Specialized Medical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialized Medical Co ranks #91 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Specialized Medical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Specialized Medical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.85% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.47 to a high of 17.74. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.02. Specialized Medical Co's value of 8.85% is 120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialized Medical Co ranks #91 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Specialized Medical Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialized Medical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Specialized Medical Co ranks #91 out of 664 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Specialized Medical Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.02. Specialized Medical Co's value of 8.85% is 120.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Specialized Medical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 17.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.59 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Specialized Medical Co 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.02, based on 664 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. Specialized Medical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.85% is 120.1% 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 Specialized Medical Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialized Medical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.85%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 15.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialized Medical Co stock overvalued right now?
Specialized Medical Co (SAU:4019) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.85%. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.85%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.59 and 120.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.02. Specialized Medical Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 2 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 Specialized Medical Co (SAU:4019), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.85% 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.
Specialized Medical Co is a full-service healthcare provider, offering a broad range of specialized medical services that encompass the entire healthcare value chain. The healthcare services provided by the company include ambulance services, cardiology, internal medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics. The company also offers surgical services, including general surgery, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, gynecological procedures, spinal surgery, obesity surgeries, and all general and specialized surgeries, supported by an integrated network of ancillary departments such as laboratories, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine services, anesthesia departments, internal pharmacies, physical therapy services, and nutritional consultations.
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