The historical rank and industry rank for The Alkaline Water Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WTER's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 9.02 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.
The Alkaline Water Co (OTCPK:WTER) 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 Alkaline Water Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Alkaline Water Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Alkaline Water Co'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.
WTER vs PSCBF, ASII, REED: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, The Alkaline Water 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 Alkaline Water Co Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Alkaline Water Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Alkaline Water 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 Alkaline Water Co (WTER) has a Pretax Margin % of -19.02% as of Jun. 2023. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Alkaline Water Co and its competitors.
Is The Alkaline Water Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Alkaline Water Co's current Pretax Margin % is -19.02%. Overall, The Alkaline Water Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Alkaline Water Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PSCBF and ASII?
The Alkaline Water Co's Pretax Margin % of -19.02% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 9.02. 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 - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 9.02, based on 116 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 Alkaline Water Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Alkaline Water Co's current Pretax Margin % is -19.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Alkaline Water Co stock overvalued right now?
The Alkaline Water Co (WTER) has a current Pretax Margin % of -19.02%. The current Pretax Margin % is -19.02%. The Alkaline Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Alkaline Water Co (WTER), the current Pretax Margin % is -19.02% as of Jun. 2023. 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.
The Alkaline Water Co Inc is engaged in the business of distributing and marketing bottled alkaline water for retail consumers of different sizes. The firm sells its product in 500ml, 700ml, 1-liter, 1.5-liter 3-liter, and 1-gallon sizes. Its only operating geographical segment being the United States of America. The company sells its product to convenience stores, natural food products stores, large ethnic markets, and national retailers.
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