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Quantum Foods HoldingsJSE:QFH 76 Pretax Margin % is 7.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks better than 57.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quantum Foods Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:QFH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.76 Med: 3.85 Max: 12.08
Current: 5.93
JSE:QFH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.24% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs JSE:QFH: 5.93
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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Quantum Foods Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum Foods Holdings'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:QFH vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
Quantum Foods Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Quantum Foods Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Foods Holdings'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.
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #836 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 7.13% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 7.13% is 53.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #836 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #836 out of 1955 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Quantum Foods Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 7.13% is 53.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Quantum Foods Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.65, based on 1,955 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 7.13% is 53.3% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 7.13%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.38, compared to a current price of R9.15 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.13%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 53.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.13% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R9.15 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.38.
GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:
Pretax Margin %: 7.13% (85% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: R8.38 vs. price of R9.15 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#836 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:QFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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