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Metalac a.d. , Gornji MilanovacXBEL:MTLC 76 Pretax Margin % is 6.00% as of Jun. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates XBEL:MTLC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RSD121.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks better than 95.23% on this metric.
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 6.00% as of Jun. 2025. 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 10% above 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 #118 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Pretax Margin % too high?
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Pretax Margin % of 6.00% is 10% above 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 4.02. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 6.00% is 49.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #118 out of 2472 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, 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 #118 out of 2472 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.02. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's value of 6.00% is 49.4% above 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 4.02, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac 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 4.02, based on 2,472 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 6.00% is 49.4% 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.02 — 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 6.00%, which is 10% above 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RSD121.25, compared to a current price of RSD2,000.00 — trading 1549.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.00%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 49.4% above the Hardware industry median of 4.02. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 6.00% as of Jun. 2025. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of RSD2,000.00 is trading 1549.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RSD121.25.
GuruFocus considers Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBEL:MTLC:
Pretax Margin %: 6.00% (10% above median its 10-year median of 5.43)
GF Value™: RSD121.25 vs. price of RSD2,000.00 (1549.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% above the Hardware median (#118 of 2472)
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 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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