HPXSWX:HPQ -1.69%73 Pretax Margin % is 3.42% as of Apr. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 54.64% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. HP's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF388 Mil. HP's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF11,348 Mil. Therefore, HP's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HP's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HPQ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.29 Med: 5.9 Max: 11.93
Current: 4.57
XSWX:HPQ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.64% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs XSWX:HPQ: 4.57
HP (XSWX:HPQ) 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.
HP Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HP Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP'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:HPQ vs SMCI, P, IONQ: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, HP'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.
HP Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP'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.
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.42% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HP and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 5.90. Over the past decade, HP's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.29 to 11.93. According to the industry distribution chart, HP ranks #1123 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is HP's Pretax Margin % too high?
HP's current Pretax Margin % of 3.42% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.29 to a high of 11.93. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. HP's value of 3.42% is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #1123 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's Pretax Margin % compare to SMCI and P?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP ranks #1123 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts HP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. HP's value of 3.42% is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, HP's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.29 to 11.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 3.58, HP has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. HP's current Pretax Margin % of 3.42% is 4.5% below 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 HP and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current Pretax Margin % is 3.42%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a current Pretax Margin % of 3.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.43, compared to a current price of CHF18.58 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.42%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 4.5% below the Hardware industry median of 3.58. HP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.42% as of Apr. 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.58 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.43.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HPQ:
Pretax Margin %: 3.42% (42% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: CHF26.43 vs. price of CHF18.58 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% below the Hardware median (#1123 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HPQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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