MedtronicXSWX:MDT +1.21%21 Pretax Margin % is 18.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 16.83. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MDT with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF80.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medtronic ranks better than 81.03% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Medtronic's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,444 Mil. Medtronic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF7,724 Mil. Therefore, Medtronic's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Medtronic's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MDT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.93 Med: 16.83 Max: 18.95
Current: 16.88
XSWX:MDT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.03% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs XSWX:MDT: 16.88
Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) 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.
Medtronic Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Medtronic Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medtronic'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:MDT vs SYK, BSX, EW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Medtronic'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.
Medtronic Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Medtronic's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medtronic'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.
Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.70% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Medtronic and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 16.83. Over the past decade, Medtronic's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.93 to 18.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #155 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Medtronic's Pretax Margin % too high?
Medtronic's current Pretax Margin % of 18.70% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.93 to a high of 18.95. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.43. Medtronic's value of 18.70% is 669.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #155 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Medtronic has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medtronic's Pretax Margin % compare to SYK and BSX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #155 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Medtronic in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.43. Medtronic's value of 18.70% is 669.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Medtronic's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.93 to 18.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.83 vs. the industry median of 2.43, Medtronic 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.43, based on 817 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. Medtronic's current Pretax Margin % of 18.70% is 669.5% 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 Medtronic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medtronic's current Pretax Margin % is 18.70%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 16.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.97, compared to a current price of CHF65.29 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.70%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.83 and 669.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.43. Medtronic's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.70% 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 Medtronic (XSWX:MDT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.29 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.97.
GuruFocus considers Medtronic to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MDT:
Pretax Margin %: 18.70% (11% above median its 10-year median of 16.83)
GF Value™: CHF80.97 vs. price of CHF65.29 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 669.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#155 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MDT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, transcatheter heart valves, stents, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, ablation laser therapy, and surgical tools. The company primarily markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.
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