SanfordNZSE:SAN +0.71%75 Pretax Margin % is 22.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 88.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sanford's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$59.8 Mil. Sanford's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$270.2 Mil. Therefore, Sanford's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 10.85 Max: 17.98
Current: 17.98
NZSE:SAN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.3% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs NZSE:SAN: 17.98
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) 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.
Sanford Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sanford Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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.
NZSE:SAN vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, Sanford's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 17.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #228 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Sanford's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sanford's current Pretax Margin % of 22.13% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 17.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Sanford's value of 22.13% is 374.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #228 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #228 out of 1948 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sanford in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Sanford's value of 22.13% is 374.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 17.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Sanford 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 1,948 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. Sanford's current Pretax Margin % of 22.13% is 374.4% 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 Sanford 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. Sanford's current Pretax Margin % is 22.13%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.10 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.13%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 374.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.13% 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.10 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
Pretax Margin %: 22.13% (104% above median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.10 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 374.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#228 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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