TargetTGT -1.15%77 Pretax Margin % is 4.06% as of Apr. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Target ranks better than 62.58% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Target's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,033 Mil. Target's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $25,443 Mil. Therefore, Target's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Target's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TGT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 4.97 Max: 8.4
Current: 4.15
TGT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.58% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs TGT: 4.15
Target (NYSE:TGT) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Target Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Target Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Target's Pretax Margin % 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 Discount Stores subindustry, Target's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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.
Target Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Target's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Target's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Target (TGT) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.06% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Target and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Target's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Target ranks #116 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Target's Pretax Margin % too high?
Target's current Pretax Margin % of 4.06% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 8.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Target's value of 4.06% is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #116 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Pretax Margin % compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #116 out of 310 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Target in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Target's value of 4.06% is 34.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Target's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 8.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Target has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Target's current Pretax Margin % of 4.06% is 34.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Target and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Target's current Pretax Margin % is 4.06%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target (TGT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.29, compared to a current price of $139.57 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.06%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 34.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Target's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (TGT), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.06% as of Apr. 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 Target (TGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $139.57 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.29.
GuruFocus considers Target to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TGT:
Pretax Margin %: 4.06% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: $129.29 vs. price of $139.57 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#116 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
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