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Betagro PCLFRA:J74 77 Pretax Margin % is 4.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:J74 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Betagro PCL ranks better than 55.37% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Betagro PCL's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33 Mil. Betagro PCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €761 Mil. Therefore, Betagro PCL's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Betagro PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J74'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.83 Med: 3.04 Max: 8.57
Current: 5.64
FRA:J74's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.37% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs FRA:J74: 5.64
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) 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.
Betagro PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Betagro PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Betagro PCL'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:J74 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Betagro PCL'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.
Betagro PCL Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Betagro PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Betagro PCL'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.
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Betagro PCL and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #873 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Betagro PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Betagro PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 4.30% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Betagro PCL's value of 4.30% is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #873 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Betagro PCL has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Betagro PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #873 out of 1956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Betagro PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Betagro PCL's value of 4.30% is 8.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Betagro PCL has consistently been below 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 4.68, based on 1,956 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. Betagro PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 4.30% is 8.1% 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 Betagro PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Betagro PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 4.30%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Betagro PCL stock overvalued right now?
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.30%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 8.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.68. Betagro PCL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Betagro PCL (FRA:J74), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.30% 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 Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Betagro PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J74:
Pretax Margin %: 4.30% (41% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €0.52 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#873 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J74 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Betagro PCL is an integrated agro-industrial and food company. The company's segment includes Agro Business, Consumer Food Business, and Pet Business. The company generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Food Business segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand.
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