Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO -1.09%67 Pretax Margin % is 9.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 80.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 4.37 Max: 7.66
Current: 7
WAR:PCO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.52% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs WAR:PCO: 7.00
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) 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.
Pepco Group NV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pepco Group NV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.
WAR:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #60 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 9.59% is 119% above median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 7.66. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Pepco Group NV's value of 9.59% is 218.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #60 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Pretax Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #60 out of 308 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Pepco Group NV in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Pepco Group NV's value of 9.59% is 218.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 7.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Pepco Group NV 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 - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 308 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. Pepco Group NV's current Pretax Margin % of 9.59% is 218.1% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Pretax Margin % is 9.59%, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.34, compared to a current price of zł37.25 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.59%, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 218.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.59% 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł37.25 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.34.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
Pretax Margin %: 9.59% (119% above median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: zł22.34 vs. price of zł37.25 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#60 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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