IRCE SpASTU:IRQ +0.87%66 Pretax Margin % is 5.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates STU:IRQ with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, IRCE SpA ranks worse than 61.18% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. IRCE SpA's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.1 Mil. IRCE SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €106.1 Mil. Therefore, IRCE SpA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IRCE SpA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IRQ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 2.5 Max: 3.5
Current: 3.5
STU:IRQ's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 61.18% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs STU:IRQ: 3.50
IRCE SpA (STU:IRQ) 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.
IRCE SpA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
IRCE SpA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IRCE SpA'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:IRQ vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, IRCE SpA'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.
IRCE SpA Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IRCE SpA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IRCE SpA'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.
IRCE SpA (STU:IRQ) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.75% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on IRCE SpA and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, IRCE SpA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, IRCE SpA ranks #1855 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is IRCE SpA's Pretax Margin % too high?
IRCE SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 5.75% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 3.50. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. IRCE SpA's value of 5.75% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IRCE SpA ranks #1855 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IRCE SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRCE SpA's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IRCE SpA ranks #1855 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places IRCE SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. IRCE SpA's value of 5.75% is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IRCE SpA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 5.83, IRCE SpA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,032 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. IRCE SpA's current Pretax Margin % of 5.75% is 1.4% 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 IRCE SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IRCE SpA's current Pretax Margin % is 5.75%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRCE SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRCE SpA (STU:IRQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.90, compared to a current price of €2.31 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.75%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 1.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. IRCE SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 IRCE SpA (STU:IRQ), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.75% 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 IRCE SpA (STU:IRQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRCE SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.31 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.90.
GuruFocus considers IRCE SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IRQ:
Pretax Margin %: 5.75% (130% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: €1.90 vs. price of €2.31 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1855 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IRQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IRCE SpA is an Italy-based company that operates in the sector of winding conductors and electrical cables. The company products include Enamelled copper and aluminum round wire, Copper and aluminum rectangular wire, Medium Voltage Cables, and others. The company's geographical segments are Italy, the European Union, and Non-European Union. Italy contributes majority of the its revenue in terms of geographical segment.
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