FreshpetFRPT +7.59%74 Pretax Margin % is 22.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRPT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Freshpet ranks better than 80.06% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Freshpet's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $66 Mil. Freshpet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $298 Mil. Therefore, Freshpet's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freshpet's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRPT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.32 Med: -2.56 Max: 13.11
Current: 13.11
FRPT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.06% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs FRPT: 13.11
Freshpet (NAS:FRPT) 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.
Freshpet Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Freshpet Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freshpet'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.
FRPT vs CENT, MZTI, FLO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Freshpet'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.
Freshpet Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Freshpet's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freshpet'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.
Freshpet (FRPT) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.05% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Freshpet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #389 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Freshpet's Pretax Margin % too high?
Freshpet's current Pretax Margin % is 22.05%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Freshpet's value of 22.05% is 372.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #389 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Freshpet has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freshpet's Pretax Margin % compare to CENT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #389 out of 1951 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Freshpet in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Freshpet's value of 22.05% is 372.2% above this benchmark. 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 1,951 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. Freshpet's current Pretax Margin % of 22.05% is 372.2% 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 Freshpet 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. Freshpet's current Pretax Margin % is 22.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freshpet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet (FRPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.48, compared to a current price of $57.43 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.05% and 372.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Freshpet's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Freshpet (FRPT), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.05% 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 Freshpet (FRPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.43 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $103.48.
GuruFocus considers Freshpet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRPT:
Pretax Margin %: 22.05%
GF Value™: $103.48 vs. price of $57.43 (44.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 372.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#389 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freshpet produces and sells premium fresh pet food through its company-owned refrigerators placed in grocery, mass and club, pet specialty, and natural stores. Freshpet primarily targets dogs (likely representing well north of 90% of sales), with cats and treats nascent contributors. Geographically, the company's home US market, where all its food is produced, accounts for nearly all of sales, with exports to Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European countries being very small contributors.
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