Alexanderwerk AGSTU:ALXA 65 Pretax Margin % is 7.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 20.08. GuruFocus rates STU:ALXA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,025 Industrial Products companies, Alexanderwerk AG ranks better than 67.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alexanderwerk AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ALXA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.14 Med: 20.08 Max: 33.96
Current: 10.15
STU:ALXA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.4% of 3025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs STU:ALXA: 10.15
Alexanderwerk AG (STU:ALXA) 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.
Alexanderwerk AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Alexanderwerk AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alexanderwerk AG'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:ALXA vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alexanderwerk AG'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.
Alexanderwerk AG Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alexanderwerk AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexanderwerk AG'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.
Alexanderwerk AG (STU:ALXA) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.31% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Alexanderwerk AG and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 20.08. Over the past decade, Alexanderwerk AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.14 to 33.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexanderwerk AG ranks #986 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Alexanderwerk AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Alexanderwerk AG's current Pretax Margin % of 7.31% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 20.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.14 to a high of 33.96. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Alexanderwerk AG's value of 7.31% is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexanderwerk AG ranks #986 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alexanderwerk AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexanderwerk AG's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alexanderwerk AG ranks #986 out of 3025 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Alexanderwerk AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Alexanderwerk AG's value of 7.31% is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Alexanderwerk AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.14 to 33.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.08 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Alexanderwerk AG 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 3,025 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. Alexanderwerk AG's current Pretax Margin % of 7.31% is 25.6% 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 Alexanderwerk AG 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. Alexanderwerk AG's current Pretax Margin % is 7.31%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 20.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexanderwerk AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexanderwerk AG (STU:ALXA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.78, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.31%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 20.08 and 25.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Alexanderwerk AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Alexanderwerk AG (STU:ALXA), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.31% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Alexanderwerk AG (STU:ALXA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexanderwerk AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.10 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.78.
GuruFocus considers Alexanderwerk AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ALXA:
Pretax Margin %: 7.31% (64% below median its 10-year median of 20.08)
GF Value™: €13.78 vs. price of €13.10 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Industrial Products median (#986 of 3025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ALXA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexanderwerk AG is concentrating on the development and manufacture of special machines and equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries,as well as food machines in engineering business.
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