The Campbell's CoFRA:CSC +3.62%58 Pretax Margin % is 6.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 11.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks better than 65.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Campbell's Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CSC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.71 Med: 11.03 Max: 22.55
Current: 7.98
FRA:CSC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.27% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs FRA:CSC: 7.98
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) 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.
The Campbell's Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Campbell's Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Campbell's 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.
FRA:CSC vs CAG, INGR, LW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's 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.
The Campbell's Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Campbell's 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.
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.72% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Campbell's Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 11.03. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.71 to 22.55. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #678 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.72% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.71 to a high of 22.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. The Campbell's Co's value of 6.72% is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #678 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CAG and INGR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #678 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts The Campbell's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. The Campbell's Co's value of 6.72% is 44.1% above this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.71 to 22.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.03 vs. the industry median of 4.67, The Campbell's 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 4.67, based on 1,952 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. The Campbell's Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.72% is 44.1% 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 The Campbell's Co 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. The Campbell's Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.72%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 11.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.58, compared to a current price of €19.70 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.72%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.03 and 44.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.72% as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.70 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.58.
GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSC:
Pretax Margin %: 6.72% (39% below median its 10-year median of 11.03)
GF Value™: €34.58 vs. price of €19.70 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#678 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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