Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP 68 Pretax Margin % is 17.84% as of Sep. 2025, which is 489% above its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R25.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks better than 62.82% 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.
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Marshall Monteagle Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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.
JSE:MMP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.84% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. This is 489% above median its historical median of 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #58 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's Pretax Margin % too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current Pretax Margin % of 17.84% is 489% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Marshall Monteagle's value of 17.84% is 324.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #58 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #58 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Marshall Monteagle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Marshall Monteagle's value of 17.84% is 324.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Marshall Monteagle 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Pretax Margin % of 17.84% is 324.8% 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 Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshall Monteagle's current Pretax Margin % is 17.84%, which is 489% above median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R25.78, compared to a current price of R27.55 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.84%, which is 489% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 324.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.84% as of Sep. 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R27.55 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R25.78.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
Pretax Margin %: 17.84% (489% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: R25.78 vs. price of R27.55 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 324.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#58 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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