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Fourth Milling CoSAU:2286 -2.16%23 Pretax Margin % is 32.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 30.14. GuruFocus rates SAU:2286 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fourth Milling Co ranks better than 96.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fourth Milling Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2286'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.25 Med: 30.14 Max: 32.27
Current: 32.27
SAU:2286's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.52% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs SAU:2286: 32.27
Fourth Milling Co (SAU:2286) 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.
Fourth Milling Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fourth Milling Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fourth Milling Co'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.
SAU:2286 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Fourth Milling Co'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.
Fourth Milling Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fourth Milling Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fourth Milling Co'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.
Fourth Milling Co (SAU:2286) has a Pretax Margin % of 32.63% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fourth Milling Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.14. Over the past decade, Fourth Milling Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.25 to 32.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Fourth Milling Co ranks #68 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Fourth Milling Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fourth Milling Co's current Pretax Margin % of 32.63% is near median its 10-year median of 30.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.25 to a high of 32.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Fourth Milling Co's value of 32.63% is 601.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fourth Milling Co ranks #68 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fourth Milling Co has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fourth Milling Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fourth Milling Co ranks #68 out of 1955 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fourth Milling Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Fourth Milling Co's value of 32.63% is 601.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fourth Milling Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.25 to 32.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.14 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Fourth Milling Co 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 4.65, based on 1,955 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. Fourth Milling Co's current Pretax Margin % of 32.63% is 601.7% 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 Fourth Milling Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fourth Milling Co's current Pretax Margin % is 32.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fourth Milling Co stock overvalued right now?
Fourth Milling Co (SAU:2286) has a current Pretax Margin % of 32.63%. The current Pretax Margin % is 32.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.14 and 601.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. Fourth Milling Co's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Fourth Milling Co (SAU:2286), the current Pretax Margin % is 32.63% 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.
Fourth Milling Co licensed activities include the packing and milling of wheat, maize, barley, rice, flour, meal, bulgur wheat, oats, dried leguminous vegetables, edible nuts, and corn, as well as the production of flour from rice and the manufacture of starch from corn and potatoes. It also manufactures bakery products such as bread, cakes, biscuits, pies, breakfast cereals, popcorn, frozen bakery items, and traditional desserts. In addition, the Company produces animal feed, including cattle, poultry, birds, and pet feed, along with non-medicinal feed additives. The Company is also engaged in freight transport by road, storage and warehousing of grain, silos, flour, and agricultural products, as well as the wholesale and retail of grains, feed, bakery products, and food and beverages.
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