Inghams GroupASX:ING -1.02%72 Pretax Margin % is 1.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates ASX:ING with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inghams Group ranks worse than 60.66% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Inghams Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$26 Mil. Inghams Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,610 Mil. Therefore, Inghams Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inghams Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ING'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 4.03 Max: 7.19
Current: 2.53
ASX:ING's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.66% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs ASX:ING: 2.53
Inghams Group (ASX:ING) 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.
Inghams Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Inghams Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inghams Group'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.
ASX:ING vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Inghams Group'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.
Inghams Group Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inghams Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inghams Group'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.
Inghams Group (ASX:ING) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.58% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Inghams Group and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Inghams Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1184 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Inghams Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Inghams Group's current Pretax Margin % of 1.58% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 7.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Inghams Group's value of 1.58% is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1184 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inghams Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inghams Group's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1184 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Inghams Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Inghams Group's value of 1.58% is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Inghams Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 7.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Inghams Group has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 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. Inghams Group's current Pretax Margin % of 1.58% is 66.2% below 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 Inghams Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inghams Group's current Pretax Margin % is 1.58%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inghams Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group (ASX:ING) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.36, compared to a current price of A$1.95 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.58%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 66.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Inghams Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Inghams Group (ASX:ING), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.58% 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 Inghams Group (ASX:ING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.95 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.36.
GuruFocus considers Inghams Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ING:
Pretax Margin %: 1.58% (61% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: A$3.36 vs. price of A$1.95 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1184 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inghams is the largest vertically integrated poultry producer in Australia and New Zealand. The firm enjoys a number-one position in Australia with approximately 40% market share and a number-two position in New Zealand with around 35% share. Inghams supplies poultry products, notably to major Australian supermarkets Woolworths and Coles and quick-service restaurants McDonald's and KFC. Sales are heavily skewed toward poultry, which includes the production and sale of chicken and turkey products.
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