Benchmark ElectronicsSTU:BMU +5.01%56 Pretax Margin % is 2.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates STU:BMU with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Benchmark Electronics ranks worse than 54.98% on this metric.
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.
Benchmark Electronics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Benchmark Electronics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benchmark Electronics'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:BMU vs KN, OSIS, ROG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Benchmark Electronics'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.
Benchmark Electronics Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Benchmark Electronics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benchmark Electronics'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.
Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Benchmark Electronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Benchmark Electronics' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #1363 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Benchmark Electronics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Benchmark Electronics' current Pretax Margin % of 2.72% is near median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 3.16. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Benchmark Electronics' value of 2.72% is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #1363 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Benchmark Electronics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benchmark Electronics' Pretax Margin % compare to KN and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #1363 out of 2479 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Benchmark Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Benchmark Electronics' value of 2.72% is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Benchmark Electronics' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Benchmark Electronics 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 3.59, based on 2,479 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. Benchmark Electronics's current Pretax Margin % of 2.72% is 24.2% 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 Benchmark Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benchmark Electronics's current Pretax Margin % is 2.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benchmark Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.63, compared to a current price of €74.35 — trading 108.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 24.2% below the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Benchmark Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.72% 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €74.35 is trading 108.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.63.
GuruFocus considers Benchmark Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BMU:
Pretax Margin %: 2.72% (near median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: €35.63 vs. price of €74.35 (108.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Hardware median (#1363 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benchmark Electronics Inc is engaged in product designing, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services (electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and precision technology services). It serves various industries, including aerospace & defense (A&D), medical technologies, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation telecommunications, and high-end computing. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Asia, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Americas.
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