LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Pre-Tax Income: JMD3,475 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
83 GF Score
Price JMD7.80
GF Value JMD6.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM +0.26% 83 Pre-Tax Income is JMD3,475 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. LASCO Manufacturing's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD874 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD3,475 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's pretax margin was 25.66%.

During the past 13 years, LASCO Manufacturing's highest Pretax Margin was 27.81%. The lowest was 15.20%. And the median was 23.33%.


LASCO Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=874.199/3407.4
=25.66%

During the past 13 years, LASCO Manufacturing's highest Pretax Margin was 27.81%. The lowest was 15.20%. And the median was 23.33%.

* 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.


LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.

LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income Chart

LASCO Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,175.84 2,666.14 3,105.40 3,315.74 3,475.00

LASCO Manufacturing Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 740.62 840.03 868.88 891.90 874.20

XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.


LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LASCO Manufacturing Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

LASCO Manufacturing's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=3182.054++-58.707+383.695+-32.042
=3,475

LASCO Manufacturing'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
=893.043++-18.844+0+0
=874

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 JMD3,475 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 JMD3,475 Mil mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Pre-Tax Income of JMD3,475 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Pre-Tax Income too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Pre-Tax Income is JMD3,475 Mil. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Pre-Tax Income compare to KHC and GIS?
LASCO Manufacturing's Pre-Tax Income of JMD3,475 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. LASCO Manufacturing's current Pre-Tax Income is JMD3,475 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.59, compared to a current price of JMD7.80 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is JMD3,475 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Pre-Tax Income is JMD3,475 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD7.80 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.59. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • Pre-Tax Income: JMD3,475 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD6.59 vs. price of JMD7.80 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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


LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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