SweetgreenSG +2.01%69 Pretax Margin % is 78.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks worse than 50.68% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sweetgreen's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $127.6 Mil. Sweetgreen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $161.5 Mil. Therefore, Sweetgreen's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sweetgreen's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.01 Med: -24.77 Max: 2.75
Current: 2.75
SG's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.68% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.84
vs SG: 2.75
Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) 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.
Sweetgreen Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sweetgreen Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sweetgreen'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 Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Pretax Margin % of 78.99% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #185 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Sweetgreen's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sweetgreen's current Pretax Margin % is 78.99%. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.84. Sweetgreen's value of 78.99% is 2681.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #185 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Pretax Margin % compare to PZZA and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #185 out of 365 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sweetgreen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.84. Sweetgreen's value of 78.99% is 2681.3% above this benchmark. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.84, based on 365 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. Sweetgreen's current Pretax Margin % of 78.99% is 2681.3% 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweetgreen's current Pretax Margin % is 78.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.24, compared to a current price of $9.14 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 78.99% and 2681.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.84. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current Pretax Margin % is 78.99% 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.14 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.24.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
Pretax Margin %: 78.99%
GF Value™: $14.24 vs. price of $9.14 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2681.3% above the Restaurants median (#185 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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