Casey's General StoresCASY -3.67%84 Pretax Margin % is 4.66% as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates CASY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $480.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Casey's General Stores ranks better than 62.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casey's General Stores's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CASY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.56 Med: 3.81 Max: 5.34
Current: 5.34
CASY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.15% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs CASY: 5.34
Casey's General Stores (NAS:CASY) 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.
Casey's General Stores Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Casey's General Stores Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casey's General Stores'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.
CASY vs WSM, ULTA, DKS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores (CASY) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.66% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Casey's General Stores and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Casey's General Stores' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 5.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #427 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Casey's General Stores' Pretax Margin % too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Pretax Margin % of 4.66% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 5.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Casey's General Stores' value of 4.66% is 48.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #427 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Pretax Margin % compare to WSM and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #427 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Casey's General Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Casey's General Stores' value of 4.66% is 48.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Casey's General Stores' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 5.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Casey's General Stores 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. Casey's General Stores's current Pretax Margin % of 4.66% is 48.6% 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 Casey's General Stores 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. Casey's General Stores's current Pretax Margin % is 4.66%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (CASY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $480.45, compared to a current price of $801.35 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.66%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 48.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.66% as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $801.35 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $480.45.
GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CASY:
Pretax Margin %: 4.66% (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: $480.45 vs. price of $801.35 (66.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#427 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CASY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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