Ferguson EnterprisesFERG -0.89%88 Pretax Margin % is 7.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates FERG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $229.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Ferguson Enterprises ranks better than 73.89% on this metric.
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.
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Ferguson Enterprises Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferguson Enterprises'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.
FERG vs FAST, GWW, WCC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ferguson Enterprises's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.63. Over the past decade, Ferguson Enterprises' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.38 to 9.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #41 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Ferguson Enterprises' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ferguson Enterprises' current Pretax Margin % of 7.49% is near median its 10-year median of 7.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 9.48. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 7.49% is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #41 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferguson Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferguson Enterprises' Pretax Margin % compare to FAST and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #41 out of 157 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ferguson Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 7.49% is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferguson Enterprises' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.38 to 9.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Ferguson Enterprises 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 157 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. Ferguson Enterprises's current Pretax Margin % of 7.49% is 85.9% 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 Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferguson Enterprises's current Pretax Margin % is 7.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferguson Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $229.93, compared to a current price of $238.61 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 85.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. Ferguson Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.49% 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 Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $238.61 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $229.93.
GuruFocus considers Ferguson Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FERG:
Pretax Margin %: 7.49% (near median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: $229.93 vs. price of $238.61 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#41 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FERG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets. It serves over 1 million customers and sources products from 37,000 suppliers. Ferguson engages customers through approximately 1,700 North American branches, over the phone, online, and in residential showrooms. The firm sold its UK business in 2021 and is now solely focused on the North American market.
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