FLSmidth ASWBO:FLSM -3.73%42 Pretax Margin % is 34.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 668% above its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates WBO:FLSM with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks better than 88.31% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. FLSmidth AS's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €151 Mil. FLSmidth AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €439 Mil. Therefore, FLSmidth AS's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FLSmidth AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FLSM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32 Med: 4.49 Max: 18.56
Current: 18.56
WBO:FLSM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.31% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs WBO:FLSM: 18.56
FLSmidth AS (WBO:FLSM) 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.
FLSmidth AS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FLSmidth AS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FLSmidth AS'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.
WBO:FLSM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS (WBO:FLSM) has a Pretax Margin % of 34.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FLSmidth AS and its competitors. This is 668% above median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, FLSmidth AS's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.32 to 18.56. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #355 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is FLSmidth AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Pretax Margin % of 34.49% is 668% above median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 18.56. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. FLSmidth AS's value of 34.49% is 489.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #355 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #355 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FLSmidth AS in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. FLSmidth AS's value of 34.49% is 489.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FLSmidth AS's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.32 to 18.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 5.85, FLSmidth AS 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 3,038 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. FLSmidth AS's current Pretax Margin % of 34.49% is 489.6% 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 FLSmidth AS 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. FLSmidth AS's current Pretax Margin % is 34.49%, which is 668% above median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS (WBO:FLSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.63, compared to a current price of €65.85 — trading 84.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 34.49%, which is 668% above median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 489.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 FLSmidth AS (WBO:FLSM), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.49% 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 FLSmidth AS (WBO:FLSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €65.85 is trading 84.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.63.
GuruFocus considers FLSmidth AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FLSM:
Pretax Margin %: 34.49% (668% above median its 10-year median of 4.49)
GF Value™: €35.63 vs. price of €65.85 (84.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 489.6% above the Industrial Products median (#355 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FLSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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