Laurent-PerrierFRA:LPE -0.24%84 Pretax Margin % is 20.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 19.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:LPE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Laurent-Perrier ranks better than 86.73% on this metric.
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.
Laurent-Perrier Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Laurent-Perrier Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laurent-Perrier'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Laurent-Perrier'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.
Laurent-Perrier Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laurent-Perrier's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laurent-Perrier'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.
Laurent-Perrier (FRA:LPE) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Laurent-Perrier and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.93. Over the past decade, Laurent-Perrier's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.75 to 27.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Laurent-Perrier ranks #28 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Laurent-Perrier's Pretax Margin % too high?
Laurent-Perrier's current Pretax Margin % of 20.79% is near median its 10-year median of 19.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.75 to a high of 27.59. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Laurent-Perrier's value of 20.79% is 247.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laurent-Perrier ranks #28 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laurent-Perrier has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laurent-Perrier's Pretax Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Laurent-Perrier ranks #28 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Laurent-Perrier in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Laurent-Perrier's value of 20.79% is 247.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Laurent-Perrier's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.75 to 27.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.93 vs. the industry median of 5.99, Laurent-Perrier 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.99, based on 211 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. Laurent-Perrier's current Pretax Margin % of 20.79% is 247.1% 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 Laurent-Perrier and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laurent-Perrier's current Pretax Margin % is 20.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laurent-Perrier stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurent-Perrier (FRA:LPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €106.59, compared to a current price of €82.60 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.93 and 247.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.99. Laurent-Perrier's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Laurent-Perrier (FRA:LPE), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.79% 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 Laurent-Perrier (FRA:LPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurent-Perrier stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.60 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.59.
GuruFocus considers Laurent-Perrier to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LPE:
Pretax Margin %: 20.79% (near median its 10-year median of 19.93)
GF Value™: €106.59 vs. price of €82.60 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 247.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#28 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Laurent-Perrier is a French company which is active in the production and sale of champagne. The company's products are sold under four main brands namely LaurentPerrier, Salon, Delamotte, and Champagne de Castellane. It exports its products through specialized distribution channels such as cafes, hotels and restaurants, wine merchants, and direct sales. The company has organized its business into three different types of entity i.e. champagne houses including Champagne Laurent Perrier and Champagne de Castellane; subsidiaries or branches in France and several foreign markets and vineyards, held directly through real-estate companies. The company generates its revenue through wholesale sales to distributors and agents and retail sales.
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