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LT GroupPHS:LTG -1.10%82 Pretax Margin % is 40.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 33.45. GuruFocus rates PHS:LTG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Conglomerates companies, LT Group ranks better than 92.77% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LT Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱12,478 Mil. LT Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱30,778 Mil. Therefore, LT Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LT Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LTG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.24 Med: 33.45 Max: 39.02
Current: 39.02
PHS:LTG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.77% of 553
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.59
vs PHS:LTG: 39.02
LT Group (PHS:LTG) 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.
LT Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LT Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LT Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, LT Group'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.
LT Group Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, LT Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LT Group'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.
LT Group (PHS:LTG) has a Pretax Margin % of 40.54% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LT Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 33.45. Over the past decade, LT Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.24 to 39.02. According to the industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #40 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is LT Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
LT Group's current Pretax Margin % of 40.54% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 33.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.24 to a high of 39.02. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.59. LT Group's value of 40.54% is 515.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LT Group ranks #40 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LT Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LT Group's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, LT Group ranks #40 out of 553 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LT Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.59. LT Group's value of 40.54% is 515.2% above this benchmark. Historically, LT Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.24 to 39.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.45 vs. the industry median of 6.59, LT Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.59, based on 553 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. LT Group's current Pretax Margin % of 40.54% is 515.2% 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 LT Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LT Group's current Pretax Margin % is 40.54%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 33.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group (PHS:LTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.78, compared to a current price of ₱14.34 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 40.54%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 33.45 and 515.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.59. LT Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG), the current Pretax Margin % is 40.54% 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 LT Group (PHS:LTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LT Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱14.34 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.78.
GuruFocus considers LT Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LTG:
Pretax Margin %: 40.54% (21% above median its 10-year median of 33.45)
GF Value™: ₱11.78 vs. price of ₱14.34 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 515.2% above the Conglomerates median (#40 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LT Group Inc has banking, property development, distilled spirits, beverage, and tobacco businesses. The company operates in the Philippines. LT's Banking business provides a full range of banking and other financial services to government, corporate, and retail customers, and it accounts for roughly half of the company's total income. The remaining income is split between the following businesses: Distilled Spirits, which manufactures and sells rum and spirits; Beverages, which produces and sells beer, soft drinks, and bottled water; Tobacco, which manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products; and Property Development, which develops, leases, manages, and sells residential real estate, but also commercial, industrial, and urban properties.
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