SCTX (Scribe Therapeutics) Pretax Margin %: -766.64% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

SCTX Scribe Therapeutics Inc SCTX
8 GF Score
Price $22.00
View Full Analysis

What is Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin %?

Scribe Therapeutics SCTX -13.40% 8 Pretax Margin % is -766.64% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCTX with a GF Score™ of 8/100.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Scribe Therapeutics's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.12 Mil. Scribe Therapeutics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.23 Mil. Therefore, Scribe Therapeutics's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -766.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Scribe Therapeutics's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


SCTX's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -89.895
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Scribe Therapeutics  (NAS:SCTX) 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.


Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Scribe Therapeutics'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.

Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin % Chart

Scribe Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
-137.02 -46.14

Scribe Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % 0.00 -21.84 0.00 -766.64

SCTX vs : Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Scribe Therapeutics'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.


Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Scribe Therapeutics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scribe Therapeutics's Pretax Margin % falls into.


SCTX
8GF Score
Scribe Therapeutics Inc SCTX
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Scribe Therapeutics Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Scribe Therapeutics's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-23.61/51.174
=-46.14 %

Scribe Therapeutics's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-17.119/2.233
=-766.64 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -766.64% mean?
Scribe Therapeutics (SCTX) has a Pretax Margin % of -766.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Scribe Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is Scribe Therapeutics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Scribe Therapeutics' current Pretax Margin % is -766.64%. Overall, Scribe Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scribe Therapeutics' Pretax Margin % compare to ?
Scribe Therapeutics' Pretax Margin % of -766.64% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Scribe Therapeutics and its competitors. Scribe Therapeutics's current Pretax Margin % is -766.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scribe Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Scribe Therapeutics (SCTX) has a current Pretax Margin % of -766.64%. The current Pretax Margin % is -766.64%. Scribe Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Scribe Therapeutics (SCTX), the current Pretax Margin % is -766.64% 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.

Scribe Therapeutics Business Description

Comparable Companies
Address 1150 Marina Village Parkway, Alameda, CA, USA, 94501
Scribe Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in the development of in vivo CRISPR-based genetic medicines. Its research and development activities focus on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The company's product pipeline includes STX-1150, a CRISPR-based product candidate that utilizes its ELXR epigenetic silencing technology.
8GF Score

Get the complete analysis for SCTX

Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$22.00
Price