Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +0.97%56 Pretax Margin % is 6.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 53.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.31 Med: 2.98 Max: 7.49
Current: 3.93
MLFNF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.18% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs MLFNF: 3.93
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.
Maple Leaf Foods Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1038 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 6.65% is 123% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 6.65% is 42.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1038 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1038 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 6.65% is 42.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Maple Leaf Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 6.65% is 42.4% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 6.65%, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.65%, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 42.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.65% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Pretax Margin %: 6.65% (123% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1038 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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