Mr Price GroupMRPLY 84 Pretax Margin % is 15.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.38. GuruFocus rates MRPLY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mr Price Group ranks better than 85.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mr Price Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MRPLY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64 Med: 16.38 Max: 19.06
Current: 12.98
MRPLY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.11% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs MRPLY: 12.98
Mr Price Group (OTCPK:MRPLY) 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.
Mr Price Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mr Price Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mr Price 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.
MRPLY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Mr Price 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.
Mr Price Group Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mr Price Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mr Price 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.
Mr Price Group (MRPLY) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mr Price Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.38. Over the past decade, Mr Price Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 19.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Mr Price Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mr Price Group's current Pretax Margin % of 15.31% is near median its 10-year median of 16.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 19.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Mr Price Group's value of 15.31% is 388.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mr Price Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mr Price Group's Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #168 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Mr Price Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Mr Price Group's value of 15.31% is 388.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mr Price Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 19.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.38 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Mr Price 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. Mr Price Group's current Pretax Margin % of 15.31% is 388.4% 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 Mr Price 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. Mr Price Group's current Pretax Margin % is 15.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mr Price Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group (MRPLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.30, compared to a current price of $10.56 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.38 and 388.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Mr Price Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.31% 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.56 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.30.
GuruFocus considers Mr Price Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MRPLY:
Pretax Margin %: 15.31% (near median its 10-year median of 16.38)
GF Value™: $13.30 vs. price of $10.56 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 388.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#168 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRPLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mr Price Group Ltd is a retailer that sells proprietary-branded apparel and home goods through more than a thousand stores and online channels. It operates almost exclusively in Africa, with the vast majority of sales coming from South Africa. The company's segment involves: Apparel segment; Homeware segment; Financial Services segment; Telecoms segment; and Central Services segment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparel Segment.
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