HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 52 Pretax Margin % is -3.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 66.12% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. HelloFresh SE's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-61 Mil. HelloFresh SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,675 Mil. Therefore, HelloFresh SE's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.76 Med: -0.61 Max: 10.55
Current: 0.32
CHIX:HFGd's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.12% of 366
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.755
vs CHIX:HFGd: 0.32
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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.
HelloFresh SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Pretax Margin % of -3.62% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #242 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Pretax Margin % is -3.62%. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #242 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Pretax Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #242 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.76. 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. 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 HelloFresh SE 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. HelloFresh SE's current Pretax Margin % is -3.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.94, compared to a current price of €4.27 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -3.62%. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Pretax Margin % is -3.62% 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.27 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.94.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Pretax Margin %: -3.62%
GF Value™: €8.94 vs. price of €4.27 (52.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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