Finning InternationalTSX:FTT -0.32%80 Pretax Margin % is 6.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 5.67. GuruFocus rates TSX:FTT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Finning International ranks better than 60.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Finning International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FTT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 5.67 Max: 7.25
Current: 6.46
TSX:FTT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.9% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs TSX:FTT: 6.46
Finning International (TSX:FTT) 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.
Finning International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Finning International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Finning 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.
TSX:FTT vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Finning 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.
Finning International Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Finning International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Finning 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.
Finning International (TSX:FTT) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Finning International and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 5.67. Over the past decade, Finning International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Finning International ranks #61 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Finning International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Finning International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.36% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 7.25. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Finning International's value of 6.36% is 51.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Finning International ranks #61 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Finning International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Finning International's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Finning International ranks #61 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Finning International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Finning International's value of 6.36% is 51.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Finning International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.67 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Finning 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Finning International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.36% is 51.4% 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 Finning International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Finning International's current Pretax Margin % is 6.36%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 5.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Finning International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Finning International (TSX:FTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$48.88, compared to a current price of C$96.13 — trading 96.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.36%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.67 and 51.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Finning International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Finning International (TSX:FTT), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.36% 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 Finning International (TSX:FTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Finning International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$96.13 is trading 96.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.88.
GuruFocus considers Finning International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FTT:
Pretax Margin %: 6.36% (12% above median its 10-year median of 5.67)
GF Value™: C$48.88 vs. price of C$96.13 (96.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#61 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Finning International Inc is a dealer and distributor of heavy-duty machinery and parts of the Caterpillar brand. The company sells and rents Caterpillar machinery to the mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and power system application industries. Finning International further provides parts and services for equipment and engines to its customers via its owned distribution network and buys and sells used equipment domestically and internationally after reconditioning or rebuilding the machinery. The company operates in Canada, Chile, UK, Argentina and Others.
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