SFS Group AGXSWX:SFSN 91 Pretax Margin % is 9.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 12.18. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SFSN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF115.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, SFS Group AG ranks better than 65.7% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SFS Group AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF149 Mil. SFS Group AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,537 Mil. Therefore, SFS Group AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFS Group AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SFSN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.76 Med: 12.18 Max: 15.84
Current: 9.76
XSWX:SFSN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.7% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XSWX:SFSN: 9.76
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) 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.
SFS Group AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SFS Group AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFS Group 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:SFSN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFS Group AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.66% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SFS Group AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 12.18. Over the past decade, SFS Group AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.76 to 15.84. According to the industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1042 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is SFS Group AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
SFS Group AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.76 to a high of 15.84. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. SFS Group AG's value of 9.66% is 65.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1042 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SFS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFS Group AG's Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1042 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts SFS Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. SFS Group AG's value of 9.66% is 65.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SFS Group AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.76 to 15.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.18 vs. the industry median of 5.85, SFS Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. SFS Group AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 65.1% 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 SFS Group AG 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. SFS Group AG's current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 12.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.45, compared to a current price of CHF133.60 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.18 and 65.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. SFS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.66% 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF133.60 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.45.
GuruFocus considers SFS Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SFSN:
Pretax Margin %: 9.66% (21% below median its 10-year median of 12.18)
GF Value™: CHF115.45 vs. price of CHF133.60 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1042 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SFSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFS Group AG is engaged in the development and manufacture of precision components, fastening systems, and distribution and logistics solutions for various industries. The group operates through three segments: Engineered Components, which develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies and fastening solutions for industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace and medical devices; Fastening Systems, which develops and markets application-specific mechanical fastening systems mainly for the construction industry; and Distribution & Logistics, which supplies fastening elements, tools, C-parts and procurement and logistics solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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