PZ Cussons NigeriaNSA:PZ 64 Pretax Margin % is 43.69% as of Feb. 2026, which is 940% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦52.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 95.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons Nigeria's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:PZ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.45 Med: 4.2 Max: 27.44
Current: 27.44
NSA:PZ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.34% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs NSA:PZ: 27.44
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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PZ Cussons Nigeria Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
NSA:PZ vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a Pretax Margin % of 43.69% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. This is 940% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #91 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's Pretax Margin % too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Pretax Margin % of 43.69% is 940% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 43.69% is 836.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #91 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #91 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PZ Cussons Nigeria in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 43.69% is 836.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 4.67, PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Pretax Margin % of 43.69% is 836.5% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Pretax Margin % is 43.69%, which is 940% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦52.05, compared to a current price of ₦94.95 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 43.69%, which is 940% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 836.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current Pretax Margin % is 43.69% as of Feb. 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦94.95 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦52.05.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:
Pretax Margin %: 43.69% (940% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: ₦52.05 vs. price of ₦94.95 (82.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 836.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#91 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
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