The historical rank and industry rank for Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBEL:MTLC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 5.43 Max: 61.54
Current: 11.76
XBEL:MTLC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.59% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs XBEL:MTLC: 11.76
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) 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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 61.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #529 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % too high?
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Pretax Margin % of 0.14% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 61.54. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 0.14% is 96.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #529 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #529 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 0.14% is 96.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 61.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac has consistently been below 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 3.59, based on 2,471 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. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Pretax Margin % of 0.14% is 96.1% below 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Pretax Margin % is 0.14%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 5.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RSD2,177.16, compared to a current price of RSD2,050.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.14%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 96.1% below the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.14% 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RSD2,050.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RSD2,177.16.
GuruFocus considers Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBEL:MTLC:
Pretax Margin %: 0.14% (97% below median its 10-year median of 5.43)
GF Value™: RSD2,177.16 vs. price of RSD2,050.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.1% below the Hardware median (#529 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBEL:MTLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Business Description
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac produces and sells enamel, Teflon-coated, aluminum and stainless-steel cookware. It also sells water heaters, transport and luxurious cardboard packing materials, steel products, and others.
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