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SIG Group AGXSWX:SIGN +0.78%71 Pretax Margin % is 11.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIGN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF16.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Packaging & Containers companies, SIG Group AG ranks worse than 75.94% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SIG Group AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF170 Mil. SIG Group AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,436 Mil. Therefore, SIG Group AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SIG Group AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIGN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.95 Med: 5.01 Max: 10.88
Current: 0.41
XSWX:SIGN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 75.94% of 399
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs XSWX:SIGN: 0.41
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) 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.
SIG Group AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SIG Group AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SIG 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:SIGN vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, SIG 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.
SIG Group AG Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SIG Group AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIG 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.
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.87% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SIG Group AG and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #303 out of 399 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is SIG Group AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
SIG Group AG's current Pretax Margin % of 11.87% is 137% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.98. SIG Group AG's value of 11.87% is 138.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #303 out of 399 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SIG Group AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIG Group AG's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #303 out of 399 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SIG Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.98. SIG Group AG's value of 11.87% is 138.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 4.98, SIG 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.98, based on 399 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. SIG Group AG's current Pretax Margin % of 11.87% is 138.4% 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIG Group AG's current Pretax Margin % is 11.87%, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIG Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF16.68, compared to a current price of CHF15.56 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.87%, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 138.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.98. SIG Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.87% as of Jun. 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF15.56 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF16.68.
GuruFocus considers SIG Group AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIGN:
Pretax Margin %: 11.87% (137% above median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: CHF16.68 vs. price of CHF15.56 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#303 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIG Group AG is a systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging solutions, comprising filling machines, sleeves, and closures as well as after-market services. Its geographical segments include Europe; India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The company offers packaging solutions for the beverages and food industry.
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