Boot Barn HoldingsSTU:OBB +2.54%96 Pretax Margin % is 10.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates STU:OBB with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Boot Barn Holdings ranks better than 85.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boot Barn Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:OBB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67 Med: 10.25 Max: 16.97
Current: 13.34
STU:OBB's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.91% of 1121
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.13
vs STU:OBB: 13.34
Boot Barn Holdings (STU:OBB) 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.
Boot Barn Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Boot Barn Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boot Barn Holdings'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.
STU:OBB vs URBN, ANF, VSXY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Boot Barn Holdings'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.
Boot Barn Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Boot Barn Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boot Barn Holdings'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.
Boot Barn Holdings (STU:OBB) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Boot Barn Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.25. Over the past decade, Boot Barn Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 16.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Boot Barn Holdings ranks #158 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Boot Barn Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Boot Barn Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 10.70% is near median its 10-year median of 10.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 16.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.13. Boot Barn Holdings' value of 10.70% is 241.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boot Barn Holdings ranks #158 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boot Barn Holdings has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boot Barn Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to URBN and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Boot Barn Holdings ranks #158 out of 1121 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Boot Barn Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.13. Boot Barn Holdings' value of 10.70% is 241.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Boot Barn Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 16.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Boot Barn Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.13, based on 1,121 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. Boot Barn Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 10.70% is 241.9% 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 Boot Barn Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boot Barn Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boot Barn Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boot Barn Holdings (STU:OBB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.42, compared to a current price of €141.05 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 241.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.13. Boot Barn Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Boot Barn Holdings (STU:OBB), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.70% 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 Boot Barn Holdings (STU:OBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boot Barn Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €141.05 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €151.42.
GuruFocus considers Boot Barn Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:OBB:
Pretax Margin %: 10.70% (near median its 10-year median of 10.25)
GF Value™: €151.42 vs. price of €141.05 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 241.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#158 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boot Barn Holdings Inc operates specialty retail stores that sell western and work boots and related apparel and accessories. The Company operates retail locations throughout the U.S. and sells its merchandise via the Internet. The Company operates a total of approximately 539 stores in 49 states. All stores operated under the Boot Barn name.
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