Lovisa HoldingsASX:LOV +0.69%97 Pretax Margin % is 17.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates ASX:LOV with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of A$39.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lovisa Holdings ranks better than 87.15% on this metric.
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.
Lovisa Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lovisa Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lovisa Holdings'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:LOV vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lovisa Holdings'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.
Lovisa Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lovisa Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lovisa Holdings'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.
Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.15% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lovisa Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Lovisa Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 23.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #145 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Lovisa Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Lovisa Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 17.15% is near median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.61 to a high of 23.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Lovisa Holdings' value of 17.15% is 447% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #145 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lovisa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lovisa Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #145 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lovisa Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Lovisa Holdings' value of 17.15% is 447% above this benchmark. Historically, Lovisa Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 23.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Lovisa Holdings 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,128 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. Lovisa Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 17.15% is 447% 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 Lovisa Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lovisa Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 17.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lovisa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$39.35, compared to a current price of A$23.25 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 447% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Lovisa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 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 Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.15% 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 Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovisa Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$23.25 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$39.35.
GuruFocus considers Lovisa Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LOV:
Pretax Margin %: 17.15% (near median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: A$39.35 vs. price of A$23.25 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 447% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#145 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lovisa is a global fast-fashion retailer specializing in jewelry. A vertically integrated supply chain allows it to develop, source, and merchandise its exclusive products. Its target customer base is millennials seeking affordable and fashionable jewelry or receiving it as gifts. Lovisa's global network of own-operated and franchised stores span across more than 30 countries. Lovisa's sales growth record is largely underpinned by global store rollouts. The store format and offering is standardized globally, with stores typically in shopping centers and malls with relatively high foot traffic and sales per square meter. Lovisa also operates online stores and in-store piercing services in all its jurisdictions.
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