Standex InternationalSXI +4.27%83 Pretax Margin % is 36.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks better than 87.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standex International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SXI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.87 Med: 9.8 Max: 22.12
Current: 17.72
SXI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.23% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs SXI: 17.72
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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.
Standex International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Standex International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex 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.
Standex International Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex 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.
Standex International (SXI) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.81% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Standex International and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 9.80. Over the past decade, Standex International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 22.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #387 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Standex International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Standex International's current Pretax Margin % of 36.81% is 276% above median its 10-year median of 9.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 22.12. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Standex International's value of 36.81% is 529.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #387 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's Pretax Margin % compare to MWA and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #387 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Standex International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Standex International's value of 36.81% is 529.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 22.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Standex 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 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. Standex International's current Pretax Margin % of 36.81% is 529.2% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current Pretax Margin % is 36.81%, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.05, compared to a current price of $355.03 — trading 68.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.81%, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 529.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Standex International (SXI), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.81% 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $355.03 is trading 68.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.05.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
Pretax Margin %: 36.81% (276% above median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: $211.05 vs. price of $355.03 (68.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 529.2% above the Industrial Products median (#387 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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