Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 Pretax Margin % is 11.65% as of Feb. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 9.13. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 88.39% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Famous Brands's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $32.8 Mil. Famous Brands's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $281.6 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.8 Med: 9.13 Max: 12.06
Current: 10.06
FMBRF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.39% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs FMBRF: 10.06
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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.
Famous Brands Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Famous Brands Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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.
FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.65% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #36 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Famous Brands' Pretax Margin % too high?
Famous Brands' current Pretax Margin % of 11.65% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 9.13. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Famous Brands' value of 11.65% is 286.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #36 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Pretax Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #36 out of 310 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Famous Brands in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Famous Brands' value of 11.65% is 286.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.13 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Famous Brands 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 - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 310 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. Famous Brands's current Pretax Margin % of 11.65% is 286.4% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Pretax Margin % is 11.65%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 9.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.65%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 9.13 and 286.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.65% as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
Pretax Margin %: 11.65% (28% above median its 10-year median of 9.13)
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 286.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#36 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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