Fountaine PajotXPAR:ALFPC -0.98%47 Pretax Margin % is 10.26% as of Aug. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALFPC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fountaine Pajot ranks better than 81.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fountaine Pajot's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALFPC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.17 Med: 11.05 Max: 14.98
Current: 11.59
XPAR:ALFPC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.74% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs XPAR:ALFPC: 11.59
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.
Fountaine Pajot Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fountaine Pajot Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fountaine Pajot'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.
XPAR:ALFPC vs BC, PII, THO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountaine Pajot's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.26% as of Aug. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Fountaine Pajot's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.17 to 14.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #242 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Fountaine Pajot's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fountaine Pajot's current Pretax Margin % of 10.26% is near median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.17 to a high of 14.98. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Fountaine Pajot's value of 10.26% is 132.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #242 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fountaine Pajot has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountaine Pajot's Pretax Margin % compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #242 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fountaine Pajot in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Fountaine Pajot's value of 10.26% is 132.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fountaine Pajot's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.17 to 14.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Fountaine Pajot 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,325 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. Fountaine Pajot's current Pretax Margin % of 10.26% is 132.1% 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 Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountaine Pajot's current Pretax Margin % is 10.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountaine Pajot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €91.10 — trading 64971.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 132.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. Fountaine Pajot's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.26% as of Aug. 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €91.10 is trading 64971.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
GuruFocus considers Fountaine Pajot to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALFPC:
Pretax Margin %: 10.26% (near median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €91.10 (64971.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#242 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALFPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fountaine Pajot SA is a France-based company engaged in designing and building boats. The company is into the manufacturing and selling of catamarans and Motor Yachts.
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