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The historical rank and industry rank for The Simply Good Foods Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:76L'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.29 Med: 9.37 Max: 14.14
Current: -18.29
STU:76L's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 90.09% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs STU:76L: -18.29
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Simply Good Foods Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
STU:76L vs SENEA, HLF, JBSS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a Pretax Margin % of -15.39% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1763 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % is -15.39%. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1763 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SENEA and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #1763 out of 1957 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Simply Good Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. 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 1,957 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. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Pretax Margin % is -15.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.32, compared to a current price of €9.66 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -15.39%. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current Pretax Margin % is -15.39% as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.66 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.32.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:76L:
Pretax Margin %: -15.39%
GF Value™: €33.32 vs. price of €9.66 (71% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
63GF Score
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