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Strattec SecuritySTU:SS8 74 Pretax Margin % is 3.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates STU:SS8 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Strattec Security ranks better than 58.74% 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.
Strattec Security Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Strattec Security Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strattec Security'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:SS8 vs ECX, SCTH, HLLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Strattec Security'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.
Strattec Security Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Strattec Security's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strattec Security'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.
Strattec Security (STU:SS8) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Strattec Security and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #545 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Strattec Security's Pretax Margin % too high?
Strattec Security's current Pretax Margin % of 3.71% is near median its 10-year median of 3.85. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.52. Strattec Security's value of 3.71% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #545 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strattec Security has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strattec Security's Pretax Margin % compare to ECX and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Strattec Security ranks #545 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Strattec Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.52. Strattec Security's value of 3.71% is 17.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Strattec Security 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.52, based on 1,321 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. Strattec Security's current Pretax Margin % of 3.71% is 17.9% 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 Strattec Security and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strattec Security's current Pretax Margin % is 3.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strattec Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security (STU:SS8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.01, compared to a current price of €72.00 — trading 111.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 17.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.52. Strattec Security's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Strattec Security (STU:SS8), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.71% 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 Strattec Security (STU:SS8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strattec Security stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €72.00 is trading 111.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.01.
GuruFocus considers Strattec Security to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SS8:
Pretax Margin %: 3.71% (near median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: €34.01 vs. price of €72.00 (111.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#545 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SS8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strattec Security Corp designs develops, manufactures, and markets mechanical locks, electronically enhanced locks, and keys. It also produces ignition lock housings; and access control products, including latches, power sliding door systems, and door handles. Strattec ships products to customer locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Korea, and China, and provides full-service aftermarket support. Strattec also supplies products for the heavy truck and recreational vehicle markets, as well as precision, die castings.
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