Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS +0.31%88 Pretax Margin % is 17.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 8.07. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks better than 84.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3 Med: 8.07 Max: 15.92
Current: 15.92
ZWS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.1% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs ZWS: 15.92
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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.
ZWS vs CECO, PCT, ERII: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.30 to 15.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #482 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Pretax Margin % too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current Pretax Margin % of 17.76% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 15.92. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 17.76% is 204.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #482 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Pretax Margin % compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #482 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 17.76% is 204.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.30 to 15.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 5.83, 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Pretax Margin % of 17.76% is 204.6% 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Pretax Margin % is 17.76%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.37, compared to a current price of $49.16 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.76%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 204.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.76% as of Mar. 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.16 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.37.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
Pretax Margin %: 17.76% (120% above median its 10-year median of 8.07)
GF Value™: $40.37 vs. price of $49.16 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204.6% above the Industrial Products median (#482 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. Its product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products, and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces that deliver superior value to building owners, positively impact the environment and human hygiene and reduce product installation time.
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