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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Alto Ingredients's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.7 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $51.4 Mil.
Alto Ingredients's pretax margin was 4.76%.
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest Pretax Margin was 5.45%. The lowest was -7.11%. And the median was -2.32%.
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest Pretax Margin was 5.45%. The lowest was -7.11%. And the median was -2.32%.
* 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.
Alto Ingredients Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Alto Ingredients Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's Pre-Tax Income 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.
ALTO vs OEC, GEVO, MATV: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.
Alto Ingredients Pre-Tax Income vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.4 Mil.
* 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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Pre-Tax Income of $51.4 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors.
Is Alto Ingredients' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Pre-Tax Income is $51.4 Mil. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Pre-Tax Income compare to OEC and GEVO?
Alto Ingredients' Pre-Tax Income of $51.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. Alto Ingredients's current Pre-Tax Income is $51.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $4.18 — trading 186.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $51.4 Mil. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Pre-Tax Income is $51.4 Mil 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.18 is trading 186.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
Pre-Tax Income: $51.4 Mil
GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $4.18 (186.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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