El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CVELPQF 95 Pretax Margin % is 5.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates ELPQF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV ranks better than 78.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELPQF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 11.77 Max: 15.02
Current: 10.02
ELPQF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.29% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs ELPQF: 10.02
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV (OTCPK:ELPQF) 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.
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV 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.
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Department Stores subindustry, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV'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.
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV'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.
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV (ELPQF) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.69% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.32 to 15.02. According to the industry distribution chart, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV ranks #244 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's Pretax Margin % too high?
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 5.69% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 15.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's value of 5.69% is 79.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV ranks #244 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's Pretax Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV ranks #244 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's value of 5.69% is 79.5% above this benchmark. Historically, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.32 to 15.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 3.17, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.17, based on 1,124 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. El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 5.69% is 79.5% 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 El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's current Pretax Margin % is 5.69%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV (ELPQF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.70, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.69%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 79.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV (ELPQF), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.69% 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 El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV (ELPQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.70.
GuruFocus considers El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ELPQF:
Pretax Margin %: 5.69% (52% below median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: $6.70 vs. price of $5.86 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#244 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELPQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
El Puerto de LiverpoolB de CV Business Description
El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV is a retail company that operates throughout Mexico in three business segments: Liverpool, which offers clothing, home goods, furniture, and cosmetics in Liverpool stores as well as boutique locations; Suburbia, which includes Suburbia stores selling consumer products of its own brands; The credit segment is a complement to the Liverpool and Suburbia commercial segment and Real estate segment. The company finances its clients in the form of Liverpool and Suburbia departmental credit cards, which customers can buy exclusively at company stores and real estate, which leases commercial space to tenants of its Galeria shopping malls. The Liverpool segment brings in the majority of revenue, with the Maximum portion coming from Mexico and the surrounding areas.
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