Bidvest GroupJSE:BVT -3.13%83 Pretax Margin % is 7.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates JSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R280.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Bidvest Group ranks worse than 50.36% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bidvest Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,753 Mil. Bidvest Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R66,748 Mil. Therefore, Bidvest Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bidvest Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BVT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 6.94 Max: 8.73
Current: 6.45
JSE:BVT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.36% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs JSE:BVT: 6.45
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) 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.
Bidvest Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bidvest Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bidvest Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Bidvest Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.12% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bidvest Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.94. Over the past decade, Bidvest Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 8.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #276 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Bidvest Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bidvest Group's current Pretax Margin % of 7.12% is near median its 10-year median of 6.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 8.73. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Bidvest Group's value of 7.12% is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #276 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #276 out of 548 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bidvest Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Bidvest Group's value of 7.12% is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bidvest Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 8.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.94 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Bidvest Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 548 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. Bidvest Group's current Pretax Margin % of 7.12% is 8.4% 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 Bidvest Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bidvest Group's current Pretax Margin % is 7.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R280.54, compared to a current price of R238.14 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.94 and 8.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.12% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R238.14 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R280.54.
GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:
Pretax Margin %: 7.12% (near median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: R280.54 vs. price of R238.14 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Conglomerates median (#276 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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