Truworths InternationalNAM:TRW -0.96%88 Pretax Margin % is 20.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 21.37. GuruFocus rates NAM:TRW with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R77.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Truworths International ranks better than 91.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Truworths International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:TRW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83 Med: 21.37 Max: 24.95
Current: 17.59
NAM:TRW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.46% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs NAM:TRW: 17.59
Truworths International (NAM:TRW) 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.
Truworths International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Truworths International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NAM:TRW vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Truworths International'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.
Truworths International Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Truworths International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Truworths International'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.
Truworths International (NAM:TRW) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.35% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Truworths International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #96 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Truworths International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Truworths International's current Pretax Margin % of 20.35% is near median its 10-year median of 21.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. Truworths International's value of 20.35% is 546% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #96 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Truworths International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Truworths International's Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #96 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Truworths International in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. Truworths International's value of 20.35% is 546% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.37 vs. the industry median of 3.15, Truworths International 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 3.15, based on 1,124 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. Truworths International's current Pretax Margin % of 20.35% is 546% 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 Truworths International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Truworths International's current Pretax Margin % is 20.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Truworths International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Truworths International (NAM:TRW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R77.58, compared to a current price of R56.60 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.37 and 546% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.15. Truworths International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Truworths International (NAM:TRW), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Truworths International (NAM:TRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Truworths International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R56.60 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of R77.58.
GuruFocus considers Truworths International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:TRW:
Pretax Margin %: 20.35% (near median its 10-year median of 21.37)
GF Value™: R77.58 vs. price of R56.60 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 546% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:TRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Truworths International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and retails branded fashion clothing, footwear, homeware, cosmetics, hair and skin care products, and related merchandise through physical stores and online shopping. Its segments are i) The Truworths Africa: comprises the company's retail and e-commerce operations in Africa, through which it sells fashion apparel, footwear, other fashion products, and homeware. and ii) the Office UK business unit: comprises the footwear retail activities conducted by the company through stores, concession outlets, wholesale partnerships and an e-commerce channel in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The majority of revenue is derived from the Truworths Africa business unit.
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