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Bera hfOISE:BERA 91 Pretax Margin % is 4.54% as of Feb. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 6.46. GuruFocus rates OISE:BERA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of kr19.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Bera hf ranks worse than 52.86% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bera hf's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was kr1,109 Mil. Bera hf's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was kr24,431 Mil. Therefore, Bera hf's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bera hf's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:BERA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.92 Med: 6.46 Max: 8.77
Current: 5.45
OISE:BERA's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.86% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 6.14
vs OISE:BERA: 5.45
Bera hf (OISE:BERA) 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.
Bera hf Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bera hf Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bera hf'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.
OISE:BERA vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Bera hf'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.
Bera hf Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bera hf's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bera hf'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.
Bera hf (OISE:BERA) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.54% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bera hf and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 6.46. Over the past decade, Bera hf's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 8.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #111 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Bera hf's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bera hf's current Pretax Margin % of 4.54% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 6.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 8.77. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Bera hf's value of 4.54% is 26.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #111 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bera hf has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bera hf's Pretax Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Bera hf ranks #111 out of 210 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bera hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Bera hf's value of 4.54% is 26.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Bera hf's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 8.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 6.14, Bera hf has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 6.14, based on 210 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. Bera hf's current Pretax Margin % of 4.54% is 26.1% below 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 Bera hf and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bera hf's current Pretax Margin % is 4.54%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 6.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bera hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bera hf (OISE:BERA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr19.11, compared to a current price of kr15.50 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.54%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 26.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 6.14. Bera hf's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Bera hf (OISE:BERA), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.54% 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 Bera hf (OISE:BERA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bera hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr15.50 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr19.11.
GuruFocus considers Bera hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:BERA:
Pretax Margin %: 4.54% (30% below median its 10-year median of 6.46)
GF Value™: kr19.11 vs. price of kr15.50 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#111 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:BERA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bera hf, formerly known as Olgeroin Egill Skallagrimsson hf, produces, imports, distributes and sells beverages and food all over the country. The group is divided into four operating segments; Egils Non-Alcoholic, Egils Alcoholic, Danol and Export.
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