Theon InternationalSTU:W8C -1.61%42 Pretax Margin % is 23.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 24.20. GuruFocus rates STU:W8C with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Theon International ranks better than 89.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Theon International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:W8C'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.76 Med: 24.2 Max: 30.18
Current: 23.8
STU:W8C's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.37% of 348
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.14
vs STU:W8C: 23.80
Theon International (STU:W8C) 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.
Theon International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Theon International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Theon International'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:W8C vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Theon International'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.
Theon International Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Theon International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Theon International'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.
Theon International (STU:W8C) has a Pretax Margin % of 23.83% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Theon International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.20. Over the past decade, Theon International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.76 to 30.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Theon International ranks #37 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Theon International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Theon International's current Pretax Margin % of 23.83% is near median its 10-year median of 24.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.76 to a high of 30.18. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Theon International's value of 23.83% is 288.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Theon International ranks #37 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Theon International has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Theon International's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Theon International ranks #37 out of 348 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Theon International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Theon International's value of 23.83% is 288.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Theon International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.76 to 30.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.20 vs. the industry median of 6.14, Theon International 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.14, based on 348 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. Theon International's current Pretax Margin % of 23.83% is 288.1% 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 Theon International and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Theon International's current Pretax Margin % is 23.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Theon International stock overvalued right now?
Theon International (STU:W8C) has a current Pretax Margin % of 23.83%. The current Pretax Margin % is 23.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.20 and 288.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.14. Theon International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Theon International (STU:W8C), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.83% 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.
Theon International PLC is a defense and security technology company specializing in electro-optical systems and integrated solutions for military and security applications. It develops and manufactures night vision and thermal imaging systems used by defense and security organizations. The company operates internationally through subsidiaries and production facilities across multiple regions. Its products are used by armed forces and security agencies in various countries. In addition to electro-optical systems, it develops integrated soldier systems, ISR optronics, and platform solutions for land and maritime environments.
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