CelesticaTSX:CLS -6.57%86 Pretax Margin % is 6.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$181.95 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks better than 67.97% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Celestica's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$352 Mil. Celestica's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$5,552 Mil. Therefore, Celestica's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celestica's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CLS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.56 Max: 8.17
Current: 8.17
TSX:CLS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.97% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs TSX:CLS: 8.17
Celestica (TSX:CLS) 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.
Celestica Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Celestica Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.
TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.
Celestica Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Celestica's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celestica'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.
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Celestica's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 8.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #793 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Celestica's Pretax Margin % too high?
Celestica's current Pretax Margin % of 6.33% is 147% above median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 8.17. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Celestica's value of 6.33% is 76.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #793 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #793 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Celestica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Celestica's value of 6.33% is 76.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Celestica's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 8.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Celestica 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 a Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Celestica's current Pretax Margin % of 6.33% is 76.8% 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 Celestica and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celestica's current Pretax Margin % is 6.33%, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$181.95, compared to a current price of C$478.58 — trading 163% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.33%, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 76.8% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.33% 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$478.58 is trading 163% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$181.95.
GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:
Pretax Margin %: 6.33% (147% above median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: C$181.95 vs. price of C$478.58 (163% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.8% above the Hardware median (#793 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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