Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 89 Pretax Margin % is 12.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 10.44. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 79.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.31 Med: 10.44 Max: 13.76
Current: 10.84
STAEF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.64% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs STAEF: 10.84
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 10.44. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.31 to 13.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #270 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.31 to a high of 13.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Stanley Electric Co's value of 12.93% is 193.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #270 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #270 out of 1326 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Stanley Electric Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Stanley Electric Co's value of 12.93% is 193.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.31 to 13.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.44 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Stanley Electric 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.40, based on 1,326 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 193.9% 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 10.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.69, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.44 and 193.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.93% 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.69.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Pretax Margin %: 12.93% (24% above median its 10-year median of 10.44)
GF Value™: $20.69 vs. price of $20.36 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#270 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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