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Nissin Foods CoFRA:4NS 64 Pretax Margin % is 9.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:4NS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissin Foods Co ranks better than 76.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nissin Foods Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4NS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 11.4 Max: 12.33
Current: 11.61
FRA:4NS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.21% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.755
vs FRA:4NS: 11.61
Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) 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.
Nissin Foods Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nissin Foods Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nissin Foods Co'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nissin Foods Co'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.
Nissin Foods Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissin Foods Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nissin Foods Co'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.
Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.66% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nissin Foods Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, Nissin Foods Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 12.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #464 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Nissin Foods Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nissin Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 12.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.76. Nissin Foods Co's value of 9.66% is 103.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #464 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nissin Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissin Foods Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #464 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nissin Foods Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.76. Nissin Foods Co's value of 9.66% is 103.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissin Foods Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 12.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 4.76, Nissin Foods Co 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 4.76, 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. Nissin Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.66% is 103.2% 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 Nissin Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissin Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissin Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.67, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.66%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 103.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.76. Nissin Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.66% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.67.
GuruFocus considers Nissin Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4NS:
Pretax Margin %: 9.66% (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: €0.67 vs. price of €0.72 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#464 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4NS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nissin Foods Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company. The company produces and sells instant noodles, frozen food, retort foods, beverage products, and snacks in Hong Kong and China. It sells its products under the brand names NISSIN, DOLL, Cup Noodles, Doll Instant Noodle, and Fuku. The company's segments include Hong Kong and other regions (including Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia) and Mainland China. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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