Lewis GroupLWSGF 95 Pretax Margin % is 12.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 80.59% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lewis Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.25 Mil. Lewis Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.85 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.23 Med: 8.3 Max: 11
Current: 11
LWSGF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.59% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs LWSGF: 11.00
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lewis Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.
LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.23 to 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #219 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Lewis Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.23 to a high of 11.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Lewis Group's value of 12.93% is 312.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #219 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #219 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lewis Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Lewis Group's value of 12.93% is 312.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.23 to 11.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,128 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. Lewis Group's current Pretax Margin % of 12.93% is 312.4% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.93%. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.93%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 312.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.93% 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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