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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Barry Callebaut AG's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €128 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €298 Mil.
Barry Callebaut AG's pretax margin was 1.73%.
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Pretax Margin was 6.52%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 5.43%.
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Pretax Margin was 6.52%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 5.43%.
* 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.
Barry Callebaut AG Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG'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.
FRA:BCLM vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Pre-Tax Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €298 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.
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) has a Pre-Tax Income of €298 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Pre-Tax Income is €298 Mil. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Pre-Tax Income compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Barry Callebaut AG's Pre-Tax Income of €298 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. Barry Callebaut AG's current Pre-Tax Income is €298 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is €298 Mil. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM), the current Pre-Tax Income is €298 Mil as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCLM:
Pre-Tax Income: €298 Mil
GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €11.70 (42.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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