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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.
SkyWater Technology Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SkyWater Technology Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SkyWater Technology'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.
SKYT vs AIP, AMBQ, WOLF: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SkyWater Technology's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology (SKYT) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SkyWater Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #261 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is SkyWater Technology's Pretax Margin % too high?
SkyWater Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -7.12%. Based on the distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #261 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SkyWater Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWater Technology's Pretax Margin % compare to AIP and AMBQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #261 out of 1022 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts SkyWater Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.24. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.24, based on 1,022 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 SkyWater Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SkyWater Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -7.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWater Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology (SKYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $32.46 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.12%. SkyWater Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.12% 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.46 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10.
GuruFocus considers SkyWater Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SKYT:
Pretax Margin %: -7.12%
GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $32.46 (89.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SkyWater Technology Inc is a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play semiconductor foundry providing foundational-node manufacturing, advanced technology development, and advanced packaging services through an integrated, multi-site operating model. It operates within the United States, with fabrication and packaging facilities in Minnesota, Texas, and Florida.l. Its segments include: Legacy SkyWater: A pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Bloomington, Minnesota and advanced packaging services from its Kissimmee Florida facility; and SkyWater Texas: A high-volume manufacturer that offers manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Austin, Texas.
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