Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)KAR:COLG +0.12%86 Pretax Margin % is 25.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 15.96. GuruFocus rates KAR:COLG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨1,475.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,945 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) ranks better than 93.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:COLG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.43 Med: 15.96 Max: 25.1
Current: 23.94
KAR:COLG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.47% of 1945
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs KAR:COLG: 23.94
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.
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
KAR:COLG vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'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.
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'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.
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) (KAR:COLG) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.02% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 15.96. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.43 to 25.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) ranks #127 out of 1945 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s current Pretax Margin % of 25.02% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 15.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.43 to a high of 25.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s value of 25.02% is 442.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) ranks #127 out of 1945 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) ranks #127 out of 1945 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s value of 25.02% is 442.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.43 to 25.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.96 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) 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 4.61, based on 1,945 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. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s current Pretax Margin % of 25.02% is 442.7% 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 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s current Pretax Margin % is 25.02%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 15.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) (KAR:COLG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,475.63, compared to a current price of ₨1,247.61 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.02%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 15.96 and 442.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.61. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) (KAR:COLG), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.02% 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 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) (KAR:COLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨1,247.61 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,475.63.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:COLG:
Pretax Margin %: 25.02% (57% above median its 10-year median of 15.96)
GF Value™: ₨1,475.63 vs. price of ₨1,247.61 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 442.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#127 of 1945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:COLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and sale of detergents, personal care, and other related products. The company consists of a single reportable segment, the principal classes of products of which are Personal Care, Home Care, and Others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the sale of Home Care products.
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