Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +0.77%86 Pretax Margin % is 9.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.07 Med: 10.76 Max: 12.63
Current: 9.07
XSWX:BOSN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.16% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs XSWX:BOSN: 9.07
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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.
Bossard Holding AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard Holding AG'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.
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding AG'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.
Bossard Holding AG Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding AG'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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.11% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 10.76. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 12.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #39 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.11% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.07 to a high of 12.63. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Bossard Holding AG's value of 9.11% is 126.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #39 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #39 out of 157 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bossard Holding AG in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Bossard Holding AG's value of 9.11% is 126.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 12.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Bossard Holding AG 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 157 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.11% is 126.1% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is 9.11%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF196.50 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.11%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 126.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.11% as of Dec. 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF196.50 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Pretax Margin %: 9.11% (15% below median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF196.50 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#39 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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