Scandi Standard ABOSTO:SCST +0.28%84 Pretax Margin % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SCST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr94.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Scandi Standard AB ranks worse than 55.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scandi Standard AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SCST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 2.69 Max: 3.48
Current: 3.48
OSTO:SCST's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.48% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs OSTO:SCST: 3.48
Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) 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.
Scandi Standard AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Scandi Standard AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scandi Standard AB'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Scandi Standard AB'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.
Scandi Standard AB Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scandi Standard AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scandi Standard AB'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.
Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Scandi Standard AB and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Scandi Standard AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.39 to 3.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1083 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Scandi Standard AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Scandi Standard AB's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 3.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Scandi Standard AB's value of 3.58% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1083 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandi Standard AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandi Standard AB's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #1083 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Scandi Standard AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Scandi Standard AB's value of 3.58% is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Scandi Standard AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.39 to 3.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Scandi Standard AB 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 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. Scandi Standard AB's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 23.3% 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 Scandi Standard AB 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. Scandi Standard AB's current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandi Standard AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr94.27, compared to a current price of kr145.40 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 23.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Scandi Standard AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.58% 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr145.40 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr94.27.
GuruFocus considers Scandi Standard AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SCST:
Pretax Margin %: 3.58% (33% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: kr94.27 vs. price of kr145.40 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1083 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SCST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scandi Standard AB is a food company. It supplies chicken and chicken-based products in the Nordic region and Ireland. It markets and sells its products under the Kronfagel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana, and Manor Farm brand names. The company has operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Finland. It generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden. The company's segment includes ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ready-to-cook segment.
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