OC Oerlikon AG, PfaffikonXSWX:OERL +4.34%52 Pretax Margin % is 1.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks worse than 77.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OERL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.72 Med: 5.64 Max: 9.2
Current: -1.72
XSWX:OERL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 77.93% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XSWX:OERL: -1.72
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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Pretax Margin % Related Terms
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.02% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2362 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Pretax Margin % too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Pretax Margin % of 1.02% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 1.02% is 82.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2362 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2362 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 1.02% is 82.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 5.85, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Pretax Margin % of 1.02% is 82.6% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Pretax Margin % is 1.02%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.71, compared to a current price of CHF4.09 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.02%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 82.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.02% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF4.09 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.71.
GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:
Pretax Margin %: 1.02% (82% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: CHF2.71 vs. price of CHF4.09 (50.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.6% below the Industrial Products median (#2362 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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