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SM InvestmentsSVTMF 79 Pretax Margin % is 22.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 17.71. GuruFocus rates SVTMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, SM Investments ranks better than 95.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SM Investments's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SVTMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06 Med: 17.71 Max: 22.8
Current: 22.8
SVTMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.64% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs SVTMF: 22.80
SM Investments (OTCPK:SVTMF) 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.
SM Investments Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SM Investments Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SM Investments'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 Department Stores subindustry, SM Investments'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.
SM Investments Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SM Investments's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Investments'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.
SM Investments (SVTMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SM Investments and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 17.71. Over the past decade, SM Investments' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 22.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #49 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is SM Investments' Pretax Margin % too high?
SM Investments' current Pretax Margin % of 22.76% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 17.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 22.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. SM Investments' value of 22.76% is 626% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #49 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SM Investments has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Investments' Pretax Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #49 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SM Investments in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. SM Investments' value of 22.76% is 626% above this benchmark. Historically, SM Investments' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 22.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.71 vs. the industry median of 3.14, SM Investments 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 3.14, based on 1,124 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. SM Investments's current Pretax Margin % of 22.76% is 626% 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 SM Investments and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Investments's current Pretax Margin % is 22.76%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 17.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments (SVTMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.38, compared to a current price of $10.15 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.76%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 17.71 and 626% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. SM Investments' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 SM Investments (SVTMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.76% 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 SM Investments (SVTMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.15 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.38.
GuruFocus considers SM Investments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SVTMF:
Pretax Margin %: 22.76% (29% above median its 10-year median of 17.71)
GF Value™: $16.38 vs. price of $10.15 (38% below fair value)
Industry Position: 626% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#49 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVTMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Investments Corp is a Philippines conglomerate with operations in retail, banking, property, and Portfolio investments. The retail division operates department stores and food retail stores. The property division is mainly present in Southeast Asia and is focused on malls, residences, office buildings, resorts, hotels, and convention centers. SM Banking provides financial services through BDO Unibank and China Banking Corporation. China Banking Corporation is servicing emerging companies and small- and medium-scale enterprises. BDO has diverse operations from credit cards, insurance, and leasing to investment banking, and asset management. The majority of its revenue comes from the retail segment that engages in the trading of merchandise such as dry goods, wearing apparel, and others.
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