MaplebearCART +0.43%63 Pretax Margin % is 18.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CART with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maplebear ranks better than 89.36% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Maplebear's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $188 Mil. Maplebear's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,019 Mil. Therefore, Maplebear's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maplebear's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CART'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.75 Med: -0.58 Max: 16.34
Current: 16.05
CART's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.36% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs CART: 16.05
Maplebear (NAS:CART) 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.
Maplebear Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Maplebear Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maplebear'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 Internet Retail subindustry, Maplebear'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.
Maplebear Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maplebear's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maplebear'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.
Maplebear (CART) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Maplebear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #120 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Maplebear's Pretax Margin % too high?
Maplebear's current Pretax Margin % is 18.45%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Maplebear's value of 18.45% is 488.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #120 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maplebear has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maplebear's Pretax Margin % compare to CHWY and W?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #120 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Maplebear in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Maplebear's value of 18.45% is 488.5% above this benchmark. 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. Maplebear's current Pretax Margin % of 18.45% is 488.5% 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 Maplebear 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. Maplebear's current Pretax Margin % is 18.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maplebear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear (CART) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.43, compared to a current price of $46.80 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.45% and 488.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Maplebear's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Maplebear (CART), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.45% 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 Maplebear (CART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.80 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.43.
GuruFocus considers Maplebear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CART:
Pretax Margin %: 18.45%
GF Value™: $43.43 vs. price of $46.80 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 488.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#120 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maplebear (Instacart) is a grocery-focused delivery marketplace that connects national and regional grocers with consumers and couriers, and consumers with their favorite stores. Its app provides on-demand convenience for consumers, allows couriers to earn income, and helps grocers to scale their business through digital channels. The marketplace gathers valuable consumer behavior data, attracting consumer-packaged-goods advertisers that seek to reach consumers at the point of purchase. With approximately 600,000 shoppers and 1,800 retail partners, Instacart delivers to about 98% of households in the United States and Canada.
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