Colruyt Group NVCHIX:COLRB 82 Pretax Margin % is 4.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:COLRB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 62.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:COLRb'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.81 Med: 5.31 Max: 10.84
Current: 4.17
CHIX:COLRb's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.99% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs CHIX:COLRb: 4.17
Colruyt Group NV (CHIX:COLRb) 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.
Colruyt Group NV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV (CHIX:COLRB) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.31. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.81 to 10.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 4.31% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.81 to a high of 10.84. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Colruyt Group NV's value of 4.31% is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's Pretax Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #114 out of 308 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Colruyt Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Colruyt Group NV's value of 4.31% is 43% above this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.81 to 10.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.31 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Colruyt Group NV 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 - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 308 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. Colruyt Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 4.31% is 43% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current Pretax Margin % is 4.31%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CHIX:COLRB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.55, compared to a current price of €36.37 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.31%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.31 and 43% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Colruyt Group NV (CHIX:COLRB), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.31% 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 Colruyt Group NV (CHIX:COLRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.37 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.55.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:COLRB:
Pretax Margin %: 4.31% (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.31)
GF Value™: €38.55 vs. price of €36.37 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43% above the Retail - Defensive median (#114 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:COLRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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