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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. British American Tobacco's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £4,052 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £8,337 Mil.
British American Tobacco's pretax margin was 33.12%.
During the past 13 years, British American Tobacco's highest Pretax Margin was 150.93%. The lowest was -62.53%. And the median was 33.91%.
During the past 13 years, British American Tobacco's highest Pretax Margin was 150.93%. The lowest was -62.53%. And the median was 33.91%.
* 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.
British American Tobacco Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
British American Tobacco Pre-Tax Income 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.
CHIX:BATSL vs PM, MO, TPB: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Pre-Tax Income vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £8,337 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.
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £8,337 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors.
Is British American Tobacco's Pre-Tax Income too high?
British American Tobacco's current Pre-Tax Income is £8,337 Mil. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Pre-Tax Income compare to PM and MO?
British American Tobacco's Pre-Tax Income of £8,337 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Tobacco Products 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Pre-Tax Income is £8,337 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £31.53, compared to a current price of £41.34 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is £8,337 Mil. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £8,337 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £41.34 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £31.53.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BATSL:
Pre-Tax Income: £8,337 Mil
GF Value™: £31.53 vs. price of £41.34 (31.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BATSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
71GF Score
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