Fossil GroupFOSL +0.50%47 Pretax Margin % is 2.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks worse than 77.76% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Fossil Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.8 Mil. Fossil Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $224.8 Mil. Therefore, Fossil Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fossil Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FOSL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.27 Med: -3.18 Max: 3.76
Current: -3.06
Fossil Group (NAS:FOSL) 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.
Fossil Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fossil Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil Group'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.
FOSL vs RCKY, WEYS, FWDI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #811 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Fossil Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fossil Group's current Pretax Margin % is 2.12%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Fossil Group's value of 2.12% is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #811 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Pretax Margin % compare to RCKY and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #811 out of 1043 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fossil Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Fossil Group's value of 2.12% is 39.8% below this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,043 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. Fossil Group's current Pretax Margin % of 2.12% is 39.8% 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current Pretax Margin % is 2.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.19, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 238.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.12% and 39.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.12% 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 238.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.19.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
Pretax Margin %: 2.12%
GF Value™: $1.19 vs. price of $4.03 (238.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#811 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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