Canadian TireCDNTF 62 Pretax Margin % is 4.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates CDNTF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $161.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Canadian Tire ranks better than 65.96% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Canadian Tire's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $123 Mil. Canadian Tire's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,603 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Tire's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Tire's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CDNTF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.44 Med: 7.93 Max: 10.45
Current: 6.06
CDNTF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.96% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs CDNTF: 6.06
Canadian Tire (OTCPK:CDNTF) 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.
Canadian Tire Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Tire Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Tire'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.
CDNTF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Canadian Tire'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.
Canadian Tire Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Canadian Tire's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Tire'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.
Canadian Tire (CDNTF) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Tire and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 7.93. Over the past decade, Canadian Tire's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.44 to 10.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #384 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Canadian Tire's Pretax Margin % too high?
Canadian Tire's current Pretax Margin % of 4.74% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 10.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Canadian Tire's value of 4.74% is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #384 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Tire has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Tire's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #384 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Canadian Tire in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Canadian Tire's value of 4.74% is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Tire's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.44 to 10.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Canadian Tire 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. Canadian Tire's current Pretax Margin % of 4.74% is 51.2% 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 Canadian Tire 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. Canadian Tire's current Pretax Margin % is 4.74%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Tire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire (CDNTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $161.41, compared to a current price of $187.03 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.74%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 51.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Canadian Tire's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Canadian Tire (CDNTF), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.74% 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 Canadian Tire (CDNTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $187.03 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $161.41.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Tire to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDNTF:
Pretax Margin %: 4.74% (40% below median its 10-year median of 7.93)
GF Value™: $161.41 vs. price of $187.03 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#384 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDNTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Tire is a leading general merchandise retailer with over 1,400 affiliated stores across Canada. The company operates about 650 stores, with the remaining operated by franchisees or third-party dealers. The retailer boasts a wide array of owned and affiliated banners that include its iconic namesake brand, Mark's, Sport Chek, Sports Experts, PartSource, and Party City. Its product assortment includes automotive parts, appliances, home improvement items, sporting goods, and apparel. The firm also offers a loyalty program with 12 million members and owns a financial services arm that manages a credit card portfolio for its more than 2 million active users.
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