Universal Store HoldingsASX:UNI +0.52%68 Pretax Margin % is 19.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 14.17. GuruFocus rates ASX:UNI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Universal Store Holdings ranks better than 89.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Store Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:UNI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.58 Med: 14.17 Max: 16.67
Current: 16.2
ASX:UNI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.5% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs ASX:UNI: 16.20
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) 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.
Universal Store Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Universal Store Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:UNI vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Universal Store 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.
Universal Store Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Store Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Store 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.
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.48% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 14.17. Over the past decade, Universal Store Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.58 to 16.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #118 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Universal Store Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Universal Store Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 19.48% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.58 to a high of 16.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Universal Store Holdings' value of 19.48% is 514.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #118 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Store Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Store Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #118 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Universal Store Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Universal Store Holdings' value of 19.48% is 514.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Store Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.58 to 16.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.17 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Universal Store 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 3.17, based on 1,124 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. Universal Store Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 19.48% is 514.5% 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 Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Store Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 19.48%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 14.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Store Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.04, compared to a current price of A$7.74 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.48%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.17 and 514.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. Universal Store Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.48% 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$7.74 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.04.
GuruFocus considers Universal Store Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:UNI:
Pretax Margin %: 19.48% (37% above median its 10-year median of 14.17)
GF Value™: A$8.04 vs. price of A$7.74 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 514.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#118 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:UNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Store Holdings Ltd is a specialty retailer of youth casual apparel. It offers casual apparel, footwear, and accessories to the customers. The company brand portfolio includes Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Kiss Chacey, Thrills, Barney Cools, and others. The company has two reportable segments namely, Universal store, and CTC. The majority of revenue is generated from the Universal store.
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