Levi StraussLEVI +0.83%85 Pretax Margin % is 13.10% as of Feb. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 8.62. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 78.52% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Levi Strauss's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $228 Mil. Levi Strauss's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,743 Mil. Therefore, Levi Strauss's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Levi Strauss's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.26 Med: 8.62 Max: 10.55
Current: 10.55
Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) 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.
Levi Strauss Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Levi Strauss Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.10% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #224 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Levi Strauss' Pretax Margin % too high?
Levi Strauss' current Pretax Margin % of 13.10% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.62. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Levi Strauss' value of 13.10% is 272.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #224 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Pretax Margin % compare to VFC and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #224 out of 1043 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Levi Strauss in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Levi Strauss' value of 13.10% is 272.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.62 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Levi Strauss 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,043 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. Levi Strauss's current Pretax Margin % of 13.10% is 272.2% 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current Pretax Margin % is 13.10%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 8.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.66, compared to a current price of $23.57 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.10%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.62 and 272.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.10% as of Feb. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.57 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.66.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
Pretax Margin %: 13.10% (52% above median its 10-year median of 8.62)
GF Value™: $20.66 vs. price of $23.57 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 272.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#224 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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