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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. L'Oreal's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,550 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF8,083 Mil.
L'Oreal's pretax margin was 20.78%.
During the past 13 years, L'Oreal's highest Pretax Margin was 19.89%. The lowest was 17.06%. And the median was 18.99%.
During the past 13 years, L'Oreal's highest Pretax Margin was 19.89%. The lowest was 17.06%. And the median was 18.99%.
* 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.
L'Oreal Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
L'Oreal Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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.
XSWX:OR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal Pre-Tax Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8,083 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.
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF8,083 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 L'Oreal and its competitors.
Is L'Oreal's Pre-Tax Income too high?
L'Oreal's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF8,083 Mil. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Pre-Tax Income compare to PG and CL?
L'Oreal's Pre-Tax Income of CHF8,083 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. L'Oreal's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF8,083 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF343.53, compared to a current price of CHF365.45 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF8,083 Mil. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF8,083 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF365.45 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF343.53.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OR:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF8,083 Mil
GF Value™: CHF343.53 vs. price of CHF365.45 (6.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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