Crown HoldingsCCK +0.96%78 Pretax Margin % is 8.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates CCK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 78.93% 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.
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Crown Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown 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.
Crown Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown 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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #83 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Crown Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Crown Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 8.44% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.18. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Crown Holdings' value of 8.44% is 70.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #83 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #83 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Crown Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Crown Holdings' value of 8.44% is 70.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Crown 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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. Crown Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 8.44% is 70.7% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 8.44%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.01 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.44%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 70.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.44% 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.01 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
Pretax Margin %: 8.44% (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.18)
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.01 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#83 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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