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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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Paragon GmbH KGaA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
XTER:PGN vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon GmbH KGaA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) has a Pretax Margin % of -0.86% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #1129 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Pretax Margin % is -0.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #1129 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paragon GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon GmbH KGaA's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #1129 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Paragon GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.44, based on 1,320 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. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Pretax Margin % is -0.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.03, compared to a current price of €1.67 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -0.86%. Paragon GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN), the current Pretax Margin % is -0.86% as of Sep. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.67 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.03.
GuruFocus considers Paragon GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTER:PGN:
Pretax Margin %: -0.86%
GF Value™: €3.03 vs. price of €1.67 (45% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:PGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon GmbH & Co KGaA develops and manufactures electronic components and sensors for the automotive industry. The business activity of the firm is operated in two segments namely Electronics and Mechanics. The Electronics segment that derives the majority of revenue sells air-quality sensors, high-end acoustic systems, and display instruments. The Mechanics segment focuses on adjustable body components such as adaptively extendable spoilers. Geographically all the activity of the firm functions through Germany, however, it also holds a presence at the international level.
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