Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN +0.52%77 Pretax Margin % is 21.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 23.57. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF554.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks better than 92.83% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Geberit AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF320 Mil. Geberit AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,498 Mil. Therefore, Geberit AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.05 Med: 23.57 Max: 25.67
Current: 23.23
XSWX:GEBN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.83% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XSWX:GEBN: 23.23
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) 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.
Geberit AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Geberit AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit 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:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit 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.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.39% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Geberit AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.57. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.05 to 25.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #126 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Geberit AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Geberit AG's current Pretax Margin % of 21.39% is near median its 10-year median of 23.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.05 to a high of 25.67. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Geberit AG's value of 21.39% is 287.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #126 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #126 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Geberit AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Geberit AG's value of 21.39% is 287.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.05 to 25.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.57 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Geberit 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 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Geberit AG's current Pretax Margin % of 21.39% is 287.9% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Pretax Margin % is 21.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF554.30, compared to a current price of CHF544.20 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.57 and 287.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.39% 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF544.20 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF554.30.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Pretax Margin %: 21.39% (near median its 10-year median of 23.57)
GF Value™: CHF554.30 vs. price of CHF544.20 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 287.9% above the Construction median (#126 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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