Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI -3.24%62 Pretax Margin % is 11.66% as of Apr. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 8.53. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 55.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 8.53 Max: 30.02
Current: 4.79
SWBI's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.91% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs SWBI: 4.79
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
SWBI vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.66% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 8.53. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 30.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #194 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Pretax Margin % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Pretax Margin % of 11.66% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 30.02. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 11.66% is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #194 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' Pretax Margin % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #194 out of 347 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 11.66% is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 30.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.53 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Smith & Wesson Brands 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 6.17, based on 347 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. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Pretax Margin % of 11.66% is 89% 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Pretax Margin % is 11.66%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $16.12 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.66%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.53 and 89% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.17. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.66% as of Apr. 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.12 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
Pretax Margin %: 11.66% (37% above median its 10-year median of 8.53)
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $16.12 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#194 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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