Smartoptics Group ASASMOPF -2.91%89 Pretax Margin % is 2.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks better than 66.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smartoptics Group ASA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SMOPF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 9.37 Max: 16.4
Current: 7.65
SMOPF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.36% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs SMOPF: 7.65
Smartoptics Group ASA (OTCPK:SMOPF) 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Smartoptics Group ASA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
SMOPF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smartoptics Group ASA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Smartoptics Group ASA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #833 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 2.13% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 16.40. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 2.13% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #833 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #833 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Smartoptics Group ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 2.13% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Smartoptics Group ASA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Smartoptics Group ASA has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 2.13% is 40.5% below 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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smartoptics Group ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 2.13%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $5.00 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.13%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 40.5% below the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.13% 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.00 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMOPF:
Pretax Margin %: 2.13% (77% below median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $5.00 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Hardware median (#833 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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