Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +2.88%59 Pretax Margin % is 2.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 61.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68 Med: 5.59 Max: 7.73
Current: 2.68
LSE:MACF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 61.54% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs LSE:MACF: 2.68
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.00% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.68 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #240 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Pretax Margin % of 2.00% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 7.73. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.00% is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #240 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #240 out of 390 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.00% is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.68 to 7.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Macfarlane Group has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 390 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. Macfarlane Group's current Pretax Margin % of 2.00% is 59.6% below 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Pretax Margin % is 2.00%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 5.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.00%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 59.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.00% 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Pretax Margin %: 2.00% (64% below median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.68 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#240 of 390)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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