PT MDS Retailing TbkISX:LPPF +1.37%76 Pretax Margin % is 18.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 9.25. GuruFocus rates ISX:LPPF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp1,322.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks better than 74.11% 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.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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 Department Stores subindustry, PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT MDS Retailing Tbk'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.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PT MDS Retailing Tbk and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #291 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Pretax Margin % too high?
PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 18.47% is 100% above median its 10-year median of 9.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's value of 18.47% is 482.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #291 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT MDS Retailing Tbk has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT MDS Retailing Tbk's Pretax Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, PT MDS Retailing Tbk ranks #291 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts PT MDS Retailing Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's value of 18.47% is 482.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.25 vs. the industry median of 3.17, PT MDS Retailing Tbk 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.17, based on 1,124 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. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Pretax Margin % of 18.47% is 482.6% 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's current Pretax Margin % is 18.47%, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 9.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT MDS Retailing Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp1,322.36, compared to a current price of Rp1,485.00 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.47%, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 9.25 and 482.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. PT MDS Retailing Tbk's 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.47% 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 PT MDS Retailing Tbk (ISX:LPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT MDS Retailing Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp1,485.00 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp1,322.36.
GuruFocus considers PT MDS Retailing Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:LPPF:
Pretax Margin %: 18.47% (100% above median its 10-year median of 9.25)
GF Value™: Rp1,322.36 vs. price of Rp1,485.00 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 482.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#291 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:LPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT MDS Retailing Tbk is an Indonesia-based retail company that operates a national chain of department stores and online channels under the Matahari brand. Its portfolio also includes: SUKO, ZES, and MU+KU, and a portfolio of private label brands, including Nevada, COLE, Connexion, Little M, and others. These brands cover a range of apparel categories, from casual and family essentials to more fashion-forward and contemporary styles.
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