Orkla ASAORKLF 94 Pretax Margin % is 12.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 11.36. GuruFocus rates ORKLF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla ASA ranks better than 76.43% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Orkla ASA's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $221 Mil. Orkla ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,802 Mil. Therefore, Orkla ASA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla ASA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ORKLF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.27 Med: 11.36 Max: 12.62
Current: 11.64
ORKLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.43% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs ORKLF: 11.64
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.
Orkla ASA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Orkla ASA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla ASA'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.
ORKLF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla ASA'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.
Orkla ASA Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla ASA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla ASA'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.
Orkla ASA (ORKLF) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Orkla ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.36. Over the past decade, Orkla ASA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.27 to 12.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #460 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Orkla ASA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Orkla ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 12.28% is near median its 10-year median of 11.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.27 to a high of 12.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Orkla ASA's value of 12.28% is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #460 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orkla ASA has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla ASA's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla ASA ranks #460 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Orkla ASA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Orkla ASA's value of 12.28% is 163.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla ASA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.27 to 12.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.36 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Orkla ASA 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. Orkla ASA's current Pretax Margin % of 12.28% is 163.2% 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 Orkla ASA 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. Orkla ASA's current Pretax Margin % is 12.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orkla ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA (ORKLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.57, compared to a current price of $10.65 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.36 and 163.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Orkla ASA's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Orkla ASA (ORKLF), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.28% 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 Orkla ASA (ORKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orkla ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.65 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.57.
GuruFocus considers Orkla ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ORKLF:
Pretax Margin %: 12.28% (near median its 10-year median of 11.36)
GF Value™: $10.57 vs. price of $10.65 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#460 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orkla ASA is a branded consumer goods company, originally from Norway. Its segments include Orkla Foods, Orkla Food Ingredients, Orkla Snacks, Orkla Health, Orkla India, Orkla Home & Personal Care, The European Pizza, Orkla House Care, Health and Sports Nutrition Group, Pierre Robert Group, and Lilleborg. It generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
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