Del MonteFDP +3.55%74 Pretax Margin % is 1.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks worse than 60.04% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Del Monte's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil. Del Monte's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,044 Mil. Therefore, Del Monte's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FDP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 2.65 Max: 5.92
Current: 2.59
FDP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.04% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs FDP: 2.59
Del Monte (NYSE:FDP) 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.
Del Monte Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Del Monte Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
FDP vs DOLE, AGRO, VITL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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.
Del Monte (FDP) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Del Monte's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.38 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1172 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Del Monte's Pretax Margin % too high?
Del Monte's current Pretax Margin % of 1.77% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 5.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Del Monte's value of 1.77% is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1172 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Pretax Margin % compare to DOLE and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1172 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Del Monte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Del Monte's value of 1.77% is 62.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.38 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Del Monte has consistently been below 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. Del Monte's current Pretax Margin % of 1.77% is 62.1% below 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 Del Monte 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. Del Monte's current Pretax Margin % is 1.77%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $28.85 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.77%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 62.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Del Monte (FDP), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.77% 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.85 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FDP:
Pretax Margin %: 1.77% (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $28.85 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1172 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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