Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Pre-Tax Income: CHF98 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:BELL Bell Food Group Ltd XSWX:BELL
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Price CHF180.80
GF Value CHF287.22
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What is Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL -0.44% 60 Pre-Tax Income is CHF98 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF287.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Bell Food Group's pretax income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF40 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF98 Mil. Bell Food Group's pretax margin was 1.62%.

During the past 13 years, Bell Food Group's highest Pretax Margin was 4.36%. The lowest was 1.97%. And the median was 3.45%.


Bell Food Group  (XSWX:BELL) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Bell Food Group's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=40.2/2482.2
=1.62%

During the past 13 years, Bell Food Group's highest Pretax Margin was 4.36%. The lowest was 1.97%. And the median was 3.45%.

* 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.


Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bell Food Group'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.

Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income Chart

Bell Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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Bell Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food Group'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.


Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Bell Food Group Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Bell Food Group'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
=118.3+0+-15.5+0.6+-5.2
=98

Bell Food Group's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=52.2+0+-7.9+0+-4.1
=40

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF98 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 CHF98 Mil mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF98 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Bell Food Group and its competitors.
Is Bell Food Group's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Bell Food Group's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF98 Mil. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Pre-Tax Income compare to KHC and GIS?
Bell Food Group's Pre-Tax Income of CHF98 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF98 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF287.22, compared to a current price of CHF180.80 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF98 Mil. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF98 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF180.80 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF287.22. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: CHF98 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF287.22 vs. price of CHF180.80 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Bell Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK0RFX:UKBWGA:Germany
Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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