Smurfit WestRockMEX:SW1 N 47 Pretax Margin % is 1.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 7.75. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 65.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SW1 N'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.52 Med: 7.75 Max: 10.56
Current: 2.09
MEX:SW1 N's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 65.23% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs MEX:SW1 N: 2.09
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.
Smurfit WestRock Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.
MEX:SW1 N vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 7.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #257 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Margin % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Pretax Margin % of 1.09% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.75. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Smurfit WestRock's value of 1.09% is 78% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #257 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Pretax Margin % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #257 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Smurfit WestRock's value of 1.09% is 78% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.75 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Smurfit WestRock 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 394 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Pretax Margin % of 1.09% is 78% 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 Smurfit WestRock 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Pretax Margin % is 1.09%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 7.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.09%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.75 and 78% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.09% 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:
Pretax Margin %: 1.09% (86% below median its 10-year median of 7.75)
GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78% below the Packaging & Containers median (#257 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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