National Breweries (LUS:NATB) Pretax Margin %: % (As of . 20)

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LUS:NATB National Breweries PLC LUS:NATB
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What is National Breweries Pretax Margin %?

National Breweries LUS:NATB 17 Pretax Margin % is % as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:NATB with a GF Score™ of 17/100. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, National Breweries ranks worse than 478468.42% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. National Breweries's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. National Breweries's Revenue for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Therefore, National Breweries's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Breweries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


LUS:NATB's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 6.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

National Breweries  (LUS:NATB) 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.

National Breweries Pretax Margin % Related Terms

National Breweries Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Breweries'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.

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LUS:NATB vs : Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, National Breweries'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.

National Breweries Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Breweries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Breweries's Pretax Margin % falls into.


LUS:NATB
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National Breweries Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

National Breweries's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

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National Breweries's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

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* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of % mean?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of . 20. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is National Breweries' Pretax Margin % too high?
National Breweries' current Pretax Margin % is %. Based on the distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Breweries has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Breweries' Pretax Margin % compare to ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places National Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.19. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 6.19, based on 209 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. 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 National Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Breweries's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Breweries stock overvalued right now?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a current Pretax Margin % of %. The current Pretax Margin % is %. National Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 National Breweries (LUS:NATB), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of . 20. 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.

National Breweries Business Description

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Address Sheki Sheki Road, Plot No. 1609/10, P O Box 35135, Lusaka, ZMB
National Breweries PLC is a Zambian beverage producer, engaged in the production and sale of beer, lager, and other alcoholic beverages. The company markets its products under the Chibuku brand, offering a diverse range of beverages including Chibuku Shake Shake, Chibuku Super, and Chibuku Super Extra Malt, among others.
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