Cloetta ABFRA:0CL +0.09%70 Pretax Margin % is 12.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:0CL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cloetta AB ranks better than 75.23% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cloetta AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.3 Mil. Cloetta AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €196.1 Mil. Therefore, Cloetta AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cloetta AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0CL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.99 Med: 8.35 Max: 11.94
Current: 11.12
FRA:0CL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.23% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs FRA:0CL: 11.12
Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) 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.
Cloetta AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cloetta AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cloetta AB'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.
FRA:0CL vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Cloetta AB'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.
Cloetta AB Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cloetta AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cloetta AB'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.
Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cloetta AB and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, Cloetta AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #483 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Cloetta AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cloetta AB's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 11.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Cloetta AB's value of 12.93% is 177.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #483 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cloetta AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloetta AB's Pretax Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cloetta AB ranks #483 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cloetta AB in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Cloetta AB's value of 12.93% is 177.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cloetta AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Cloetta AB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,950 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. Cloetta AB's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 177.2% 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 Cloetta AB 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. Cloetta AB's current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloetta AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.28, compared to a current price of €4.47 — trading 96.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 177.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Cloetta AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.93% 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 Cloetta AB (FRA:0CL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloetta AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.47 is trading 96.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.28.
GuruFocus considers Cloetta AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0CL:
Pretax Margin %: 12.93% (55% above median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: €2.28 vs. price of €4.47 (96.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 177.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#483 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0CL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cloetta AB is a Northern Europe's confectionery company, with products sold in more than 60 countries through its own brands. The assortment mainly comprises candy, chocolate, pastilles and chewing gum. The company's brands include Red Band, Malaco, Kexchoklad, CandyKing, Ahlgrens Bilar, Gott & Blandat, Lakerol, Mynthon, Tupla and Juleskum. The Core markets of the company are Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. The company has six production units in five countries and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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