What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Pretax Margin %?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGCHLSY -1.60%82 Pretax Margin % is 19.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 14.32. GuruFocus rates CHLSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks better than 84.78% on this metric.
CHLSY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.81 Med: 14.32 Max: 15.61
Current: 15.61
CHLSY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.78% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs CHLSY: 15.61
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (OTCPK:CHLSY) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Pretax Margin % Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
CHLSY vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.10% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 14.32. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.81 to 15.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #297 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.10% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 14.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.81 to a high of 15.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 19.10% is 309.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #297 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Pretax Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #297 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 19.10% is 309.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.81 to 15.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.32 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Pretax Margin % of 19.10% is 309.4% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Pretax Margin % is 19.10%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 14.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.82, compared to a current price of $11.68 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.10%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 14.32 and 309.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.68 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.82.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHLSY:
Pretax Margin %: 19.10% (33% above median its 10-year median of 14.32)
GF Value™: $15.82 vs. price of $11.68 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 309.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#297 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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