Forbo Holding AGXSWX:FORN +0.41%73 Pretax Margin % is 8.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 63.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FORN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.42 Med: 11.7 Max: 14.45
Current: 8.01
XSWX:FORN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.75% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs XSWX:FORN: 8.01
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Forbo Holding AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forbo 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:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo 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.
Forbo Holding AG Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo 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.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.12% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 11.70. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.42 to 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #639 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 8.12% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 11.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.42 to a high of 14.45. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Forbo Holding AG's value of 8.12% is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #639 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #639 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Forbo Holding AG's value of 8.12% is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.42 to 14.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.70 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Forbo 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.56, based on 1,763 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. Forbo Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % of 8.12% is 46% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current Pretax Margin % is 8.12%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 11.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF739.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.12%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 11.70 and 46% above the Construction industry median of 5.56. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.12% 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF739.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
Pretax Margin %: 8.12% (31% below median its 10-year median of 11.70)
GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF739.00 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Construction median (#639 of 1763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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