Alkaloid AD SkopjeXMAE:ALK -0.21%88 Pretax Margin % is 11.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates XMAE:ALK with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MKD27,166.15 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 952 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks better than 58.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkaloid AD Skopje's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAE:ALK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.9 Med: 10.45 Max: 11.5
Current: 10.09
XMAE:ALK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.72% of 952
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.295
vs XMAE:ALK: 10.09
Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) 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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Alkaloid AD Skopje Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
XMAE:ALK vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje Pretax Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alkaloid AD Skopje's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.19% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Alkaloid AD Skopje and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, Alkaloid AD Skopje's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.90 to 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #393 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Alkaloid AD Skopje's Pretax Margin % too high?
Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Pretax Margin % of 11.19% is near median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.90 to a high of 11.50. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Alkaloid AD Skopje's value of 11.19% is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #393 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkaloid AD Skopje has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkaloid AD Skopje's Pretax Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #393 out of 952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Alkaloid AD Skopje in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.30. Alkaloid AD Skopje's value of 11.19% is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkaloid AD Skopje's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.90 to 11.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.45 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Alkaloid AD Skopje 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.30, based on 952 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. Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Pretax Margin % of 11.19% is 53.4% 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Pretax Margin % is 11.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkaloid AD Skopje stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MKD27,166.15, compared to a current price of MKD24,150.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.45 and 53.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.30. Alkaloid AD Skopje's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.19% 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkaloid AD Skopje stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MKD24,150.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MKD27,166.15.
GuruFocus considers Alkaloid AD Skopje to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAE:ALK:
Pretax Margin %: 11.19% (near median its 10-year median of 10.45)
GF Value™: MKD27,166.15 vs. price of MKD24,150.00 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#393 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAE:ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkaloid AD Skopje is engaged in producing and selling pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic products, as well as goods from the herbal origin. Its segments are Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics and Botanicals. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals products segment.
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