CulpCULP -1.28%59 Pretax Margin % is -6.55% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CULP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 79.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Culp's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-3.1 Mil. Culp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $48.0 Mil. Therefore, Culp's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -6.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Culp's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CULP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.08 Med: 1.76 Max: 9.59
Current: -4.2
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.
Culp Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Culp Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Culp'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.
CULP vs PASW, DXYN, UFI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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.
Culp (CULP) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.55% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Culp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #827 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Culp's Pretax Margin % too high?
Culp's current Pretax Margin % is -6.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #827 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's Pretax Margin % compare to PASW and DXYN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #827 out of 1041 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,041 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 Culp and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current Pretax Margin % is -6.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (CULP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.37, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.55%. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Culp (CULP), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.55% as of Jan. 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 Culp (CULP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.10 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.37.
GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CULP:
Pretax Margin %: -6.55%
GF Value™: $4.37 vs. price of $3.10 (29.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CULP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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