Fuller Smith & TurnerCHIX:FSTAL +5.19%82 Pretax Margin % is 4.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSTAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks better than 74.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuller Smith & Turner's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FSTAl'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.96 Med: 5.81 Max: 11.94
Current: 7.42
CHIX:FSTAl's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.59% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.755
vs CHIX:FSTAl: 7.42
Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAl) 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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fuller Smith & Turner Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
CHIX:FSTAL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #93 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.81. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.76. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 4.41% is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #93 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's Pretax Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #93 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Fuller Smith & Turner in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.76. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 4.41% is 60.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Fuller Smith & Turner 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 Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.76, based on 366 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. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is 60.1% 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.55, compared to a current price of £7.30 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 60.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.76. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.41% 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.30 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.55.
GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSTAL:
Pretax Margin %: 4.41% (24% below median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: £7.55 vs. price of £7.30 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% above the Restaurants median (#93 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FSTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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