Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Pre-Tax Income: £485 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SWRL Smurfit WestRock PLC CHIX:SWRL
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What is Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income?

Smurfit WestRock CHIX:SWRL 60 Pre-Tax Income is £485 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £35.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Smurfit WestRock's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £63 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £485 Mil. Smurfit WestRock's pretax margin was 1.09%.

During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Pretax Margin was 10.56%. The lowest was -4.52%. And the median was 7.75%.


Smurfit WestRock  (CHIX:SWRl) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=63/5784
=1.09%

During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Pretax Margin was 10.56%. The lowest was -4.52%. And the median was 7.75%.

* 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.


Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.


Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Smurfit WestRock Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=1661.328+-400.392+-627.48+82.917+1.1368683772162E-13
=716

Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=230.25+-42.75+-148.5+24+0
=63

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of £485 Mil mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £485 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Pre-Tax Income is £485 Mil. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Pre-Tax Income compare to PKG and IP?
Smurfit WestRock's Pre-Tax Income of £485 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Smurfit WestRock's current Pre-Tax Income is £485 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £35.22, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is £485 Mil. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £485 Mil 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £35.22. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: £485 Mil
  • GF Value™: £35.22 vs. price of £33.79 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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