ADF GroupSTU:4QM +1.85%49 Pretax Margin % is 16.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates STU:4QM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks better than 82.99% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ADF Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €10.2 Mil. ADF Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €61.7 Mil. Therefore, ADF Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4QM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.77 Med: 4.59 Max: 23.09
Current: 15.39
STU:4QM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.99% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs STU:4QM: 15.39
ADF Group (STU:4QM) 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.
ADF Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ADF Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADF Group'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.
STU:4QM vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF Group'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.
ADF Group Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADF Group'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.
ADF Group (STU:4QM) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.60% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ADF Group and its competitors. This is 262% above median its historical median of 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #515 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is ADF Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
ADF Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.60% is 262% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. ADF Group's value of 16.60% is 185.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #515 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #515 out of 3027 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ADF Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. ADF Group's value of 16.60% is 185.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 5.82, ADF Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,027 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. ADF Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.60% is 185.2% 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 ADF Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Pretax Margin % is 16.60%, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (STU:4QM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.96, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 84.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.60%, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 185.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.60% as of Apr. 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 84.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.96.
GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4QM:
Pretax Margin %: 16.60% (262% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
GF Value™: €5.96 vs. price of €11.00 (84.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 185.2% above the Industrial Products median (#515 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4QM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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