M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Pretax Margin %: 5.25% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


BSP:MDIA3 M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3
79 GF Score
Price R$17.97
GF Value R$28.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin %?

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos BSP:MDIA3 +2.74% 79 Pretax Margin % is 5.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 8.98. GuruFocus rates BSP:MDIA3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$28.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos ranks better than 62.54% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$116 Mil. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,217 Mil. Therefore, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MDIA3' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47   Med: 8.98   Max: 16.9
Current: 7.22


BSP:MDIA3's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
62.54% of 1954 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.645 vs BSP:MDIA3: 7.22

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos  (BSP:MDIA3) 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.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin % Related Terms


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos'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.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin % Chart

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.20 8.22 8.21 6.81 5.25

BSP:MDIA3 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos'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.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=708.27/10437.548
=6.79 %

M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=116.413/2217.225
=5.25 %

* 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.

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What does a Pretax Margin % of 5.25% mean?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 8.98. Over the past decade, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 16.90. According to the industry distribution chart, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos ranks #732 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Pretax Margin % too high?
M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' current Pretax Margin % of 5.25% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 16.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' value of 5.25% is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos ranks #732 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos ranks #732 out of 1954 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' value of 5.25% is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 16.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.98 vs. the industry median of 4.65, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.65, based on 1,954 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. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's current Pretax Margin % of 5.25% is 13% 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos's current Pretax Margin % is 5.25%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$28.27, compared to a current price of R$17.97 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.25%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.98 and 13% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.25% as of Mar. 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 M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos (BSP:MDIA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$17.97 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$28.27. GuruFocus considers M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MDIA3:

  • Pretax Margin %: 5.25% (42% below median its 10-year median of 8.98)
  • GF Value™: R$28.27 vs. price of R$17.97 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#732 of 1954)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MDIA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


M Dias Branco Industria e Comercio de Alimentos Business Description

Address Rodovia BR 116, Sem Numero Km 18, Eusebio, CE, BRA, 61766-650
M Dias Branco SA Industria e Comercio de Alimentos is a Brazilian company engaged in the industrialization, sales, and distribution of food products derived from wheat, mainly cookies and crackers, pasta, and wheat flour/bran, and the manufacture, sale, and distribution of vegetable shortenings and margarines, cakes, cake mixes, packaged toast, and snacks. The company's brands in the domestic market are Adria, Aldente, Basilar, Bonsabor, Estrela, Fortaleza, Finna, Fit Food, Frontera, Isabela, Jasmine, Pelagio, Pilar, Piraque, Predilleto, Richester, Salsito, Smart, Taste and Co, Treloso, Vitarella, and Zabet; and in the foreign market: Las Acacias.
79GF Score

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