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AZZSTU:AI7 -2.27%86 Pretax Margin % is 14.72% as of May. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 8.23. GuruFocus rates STU:AI7 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,072 Business Services companies, AZZ ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AZZ's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €57 Mil. AZZ's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €384 Mil. Therefore, AZZ's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 14.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AZZ's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI7'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.81 Med: 8.23 Max: 25.47
Current: 15.54
STU:AI7's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 1072
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.295
vs STU:AI7: 15.54
AZZ (STU:AI7) 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.
AZZ Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AZZ Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AZZ'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:AI7 vs UNF, AMTM, DLB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, AZZ'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.
AZZ Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AZZ's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AZZ'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.
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.72% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AZZ and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 8.23. Over the past decade, AZZ's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 25.47. According to the industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #211 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is AZZ's Pretax Margin % too high?
AZZ's current Pretax Margin % of 14.72% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 8.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 25.47. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. AZZ's value of 14.72% is 178% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AZZ ranks #211 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AZZ has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AZZ's Pretax Margin % compare to UNF and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #211 out of 1072 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places AZZ in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. AZZ's value of 14.72% is 178% above this benchmark. Historically, AZZ's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 25.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.23 vs. the industry median of 5.30, AZZ 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 1,072 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. AZZ's current Pretax Margin % of 14.72% is 178% 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 AZZ and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AZZ's current Pretax Margin % is 14.72%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 8.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AZZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ (STU:AI7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.62, compared to a current price of €129.00 — trading 72.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.72%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 8.23 and 178% above the Business Services industry median of 5.30. AZZ's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 AZZ (STU:AI7), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.72% as of May. 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 AZZ (STU:AI7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €129.00 is trading 72.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.62.
GuruFocus considers AZZ to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI7:
Pretax Margin %: 14.72% (79% above median its 10-year median of 8.23)
GF Value™: €74.62 vs. price of €129.00 (72.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178% above the Business Services median (#211 of 1072)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of AZZ Metal Coatings, AZZ Precoat Metals, and AZZ Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company operates in the United States and Canada.
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