Horizon Foods CoSAU:9564 63 Pretax Margin % is 18.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 15.07. GuruFocus rates SAU:9564 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼53.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Horizon Foods Co ranks better than 68.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Horizon Foods Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9564'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.76 Med: 15.07 Max: 17.22
Current: 9.03
SAU:9564's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.93% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs SAU:9564: 9.03
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) 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.
Horizon Foods Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Horizon Foods Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horizon Foods 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Horizon Foods 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.
Horizon Foods Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Horizon Foods Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Foods 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.
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 15.07. Over the past decade, Horizon Foods Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 17.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #605 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Horizon Foods Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Horizon Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.76% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 15.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.76 to a high of 17.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Horizon Foods Co's value of 18.76% is 306.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #605 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Foods Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #605 out of 1947 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Horizon Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Horizon Foods Co's value of 18.76% is 306.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Foods Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 17.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.07 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Horizon Foods 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 4.61, based on 1,947 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. Horizon Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.76% is 306.9% 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 Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % is 18.76%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 15.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼53.48, compared to a current price of ﷼35.20 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.76%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 15.07 and 306.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.61. Horizon Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.76% 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼35.20 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼53.48.
GuruFocus considers Horizon Foods Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9564:
Pretax Margin %: 18.76% (24% above median its 10-year median of 15.07)
GF Value™: ﷼53.48 vs. price of ﷼35.20 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 306.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#605 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horizon Foods Co is engaged in the production and processing of poultry, rabbits, and other birds, as well as chilled and frozen meats. Its activities include meat and poultry cutting, processing, packaging, and the production of meat-based products such as sausages and burgers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of its products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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