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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Ralph Lauren's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $342 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,242 Mil.
Ralph Lauren's pretax margin was 17.46%.
During the past 13 years, Ralph Lauren's highest Pretax Margin was 14.86%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 9.99%.
During the past 13 years, Ralph Lauren's highest Pretax Margin was 14.86%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 9.99%.
* 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.
Ralph Lauren Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Ralph Lauren Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Pre-Tax Income vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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 $1,242 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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,242 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors.
Is Ralph Lauren's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,242 Mil. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Pre-Tax Income compare to LEVI and VFC?
Ralph Lauren's Pre-Tax Income of $1,242 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. Ralph Lauren's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,242 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $302.73, compared to a current price of $346.90 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,242 Mil. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,242 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $346.90 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $302.73.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,242 Mil
GF Value™: $302.73 vs. price of $346.90 (14.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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