Verbio SEVBVBF 64 Pretax Margin % is 9.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates VBVBF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Verbio SE ranks worse than 79.5% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Verbio SE's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $50 Mil. Verbio SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $517 Mil. Therefore, Verbio SE's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verbio SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VBVBF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.53 Med: 9.55 Max: 25.33
Current: -2.84
VBVBF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 79.5% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs VBVBF: -2.84
Verbio SE (OTCPK:VBVBF) 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.
Verbio SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Verbio SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verbio SE'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.
VBVBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Verbio SE'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.
Verbio SE Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Verbio SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verbio SE'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.
Verbio SE (VBVBF) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Verbio SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #1260 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Verbio SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
Verbio SE's current Pretax Margin % of 9.64% is near median its 10-year median of 9.55. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Verbio SE's value of 9.64% is 80.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #1260 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verbio SE has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbio SE's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #1260 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Verbio SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Verbio SE's value of 9.64% is 80.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Verbio SE 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,585 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. Verbio SE's current Pretax Margin % of 9.64% is 80.9% 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 Verbio SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verbio SE's current Pretax Margin % is 9.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbio SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE (VBVBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.78, compared to a current price of $44.05 — trading 93.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 80.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Verbio SE's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.64% 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.05 is trading 93.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.78.
GuruFocus considers Verbio SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VBVBF:
Pretax Margin %: 9.64% (near median its 10-year median of 9.55)
GF Value™: $22.78 vs. price of $44.05 (93.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% above the Chemicals median (#1260 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VBVBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verbio SE is a Germany-based company that produces and distributes biofuels. The company's products include verbiodiesel, verbioethanol, verbigas, verbioglycerine, and others. It also provides high-quality components made from sustainably produced biomass for the feed and food industry. Its operating segments include Biodiesel, Bioethanol/Biomethane, and Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Biodiesel segment.
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