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United Foods Co PSCDFM:UFC 80 Pretax Margin % is 8.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Foods Co PSC ranks better than 57.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Foods Co PSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:UFC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 5.13 Max: 9.42
Current: 5.97
DFM:UFC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.3% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.66
vs DFM:UFC: 5.97
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) 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.
United Foods Co PSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
United Foods Co PSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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.
DFM:UFC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #834 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Pretax Margin % of 8.60% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 9.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. United Foods Co PSC's value of 8.60% is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #834 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #834 out of 1953 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts United Foods Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. United Foods Co PSC's value of 8.60% is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 4.66, United Foods Co PSC 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 4.66, based on 1,953 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. United Foods Co PSC's current Pretax Margin % of 8.60% is 84.5% 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 United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current Pretax Margin % is 8.60%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.60%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.66. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.60% 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23.
GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:
Pretax Margin %: 8.60% (68% above median its 10-year median of 5.13)
GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#834 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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