Ebro FoodsFRA:AZU +1.57%76 Pretax Margin % is 11.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:AZU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ebro Foods ranks better than 73.45% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ebro Foods's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €165 Mil. Ebro Foods's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,480 Mil. Therefore, Ebro Foods's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ebro Foods's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AZU'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.26 Med: 8.54 Max: 10.55
Current: 10.52
FRA:AZU's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.45% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs FRA:AZU: 10.52
Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) 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.
Ebro Foods Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ebro Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ebro Foods'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:AZU vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ebro Foods'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.
Ebro Foods Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ebro Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ebro Foods'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.
Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.17% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ebro Foods and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Ebro Foods' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 10.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #517 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Ebro Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ebro Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 11.17% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 10.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Ebro Foods' value of 11.17% is 142.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #517 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ebro Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ebro Foods' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #517 out of 1947 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ebro Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Ebro Foods' value of 11.17% is 142.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ebro Foods' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 10.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Ebro Foods 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 4.61, based on 1,947 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. Ebro Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 11.17% is 142.3% 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 Ebro Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ebro Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 11.17%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ebro Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.08, compared to a current price of €18.14 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.17%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 142.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.61. Ebro Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.17% 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 Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ebro Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.14 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.08.
GuruFocus considers Ebro Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AZU:
Pretax Margin %: 11.17% (31% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: €16.08 vs. price of €18.14 (12.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#517 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AZU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ebro Foods SA is a Spanish international food group operating in the pasta, rice, and sauces segments. The company is present in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, through its wide network of subsidiaries and brands. The core businesses are rice and pasta, offered in dry, fresh, precooked, and frozen varieties. Aside from pasta and rice, Ebro Food offers ready meals, fresh potato, sauces among others. The largest geographical segment for the rice division is in Europe, followed by North America, Asia, and Africa. Pasta, sauces, and other products, accounting for almost half of revenue, are mainly present in Europe and North America.
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