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Crimson Wine Group (OTCPK:CWGL) 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.
Crimson Wine Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Crimson Wine Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crimson Wine Group'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.
CWGL vs EPSM, WVVI, AMSS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine Group'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.
Crimson Wine Group Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crimson Wine Group'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.
Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) has a Pretax Margin % of -2.25% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #142 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Crimson Wine Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Crimson Wine Group's current Pretax Margin % is -2.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #142 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crimson Wine Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Wine Group's Pretax Margin % compare to EPSM and WVVI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #142 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Crimson Wine Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.99, based on 211 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 Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Wine Group's current Pretax Margin % is -2.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Wine Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -2.25%. Crimson Wine Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), the current Pretax Margin % is -2.25% as of Jun. 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85.
GuruFocus considers Crimson Wine Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CWGL:
Pretax Margin %: -2.25%
GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.14 (29.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and direct-to-consumer and others. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
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