VDKB (Vodka Brands) Pretax Margin %: -262.50% (As of Dec. 2018)


What is Vodka Brands Pretax Margin %?

Vodka Brands VDKB Pretax Margin % is -262.50% as of Dec. 2018.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Vodka Brands's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $-0.02 Mil. Vodka Brands's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.01 Mil. Therefore, Vodka Brands's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -262.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vodka Brands's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


VDKB's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 6.09
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Vodka Brands  (OTCPK:VDKB) 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.

Vodka Brands Pretax Margin % Related Terms

Vodka Brands Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodka Brands'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.

Vodka Brands Pretax Margin % Chart

Vodka Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Pretax Margin %
-287.50 -631.58 -565.96 -490.32 -223.26

Vodka Brands Quarterly Data
Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Dec17 Dec18
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -592.86 -290.91 -480.00 -530.00 -262.50

VDKB vs JCTG, EAST, BORN: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Vodka Brands'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.

Vodka Brands Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vodka Brands's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vodka Brands's Pretax Margin % falls into.


Vodka Brands Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Vodka Brands's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
=-0.096/0.043
=-223.26 %

Vodka Brands's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=-0.021/0.008
=-262.50 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -262.50% mean?
Vodka Brands (VDKB) has a Pretax Margin % of -262.50% as of Dec. 2018. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vodka Brands and its competitors.
Is Vodka Brands' Pretax Margin % too high?
Vodka Brands' current Pretax Margin % is -262.50%.
How does Vodka Brands' Pretax Margin % compare to JCTG and EAST?
Vodka Brands' Pretax Margin % of -262.50% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.09. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 6.09, based on 211 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 Vodka Brands and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodka Brands's current Pretax Margin % is -262.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodka Brands stock overvalued right now?
Vodka Brands (VDKB) has a current Pretax Margin % of -262.50%. The current Pretax Margin % is -262.50%. 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 Vodka Brands (VDKB), the current Pretax Margin % is -262.50% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Vodka Brands Business Description

Address 1 Desiderio Way, McKees Rocks, PA, USA, 15136
Vodka Brands Corp is engaged in the business of developing, marketing, importing, and distributing vodka products. The company markets and sells its products under the Blue diamond and Diamond girl brand names. Its products are sold to wholesale distributors as well as state alcohol beverage control products in the U.S.