Grupo MeloXPTY:MELO 93 Pretax Margin % is 7.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates XPTY:MELO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Grupo Melo ranks worse than 56.39% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Grupo Melo's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.7 Mil. Grupo Melo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.2 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Melo's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Melo's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPTY:MELO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95 Med: 4.61 Max: 7.27
Current: 5.15
XPTY:MELO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.39% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.58
vs XPTY:MELO: 5.15
Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) 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.
Grupo Melo Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Melo Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Melo'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Grupo Melo'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.
Grupo Melo Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Grupo Melo's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Melo'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.
Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Melo and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, Grupo Melo's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #309 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Grupo Melo's Pretax Margin % too high?
Grupo Melo's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 7.27. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.58. Grupo Melo's value of 7.37% is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #309 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Melo has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Melo's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #309 out of 548 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Grupo Melo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.58. Grupo Melo's value of 7.37% is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Melo's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 7.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 6.58, Grupo Melo 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.58, based on 548 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. Grupo Melo's current Pretax Margin % of 7.37% is 12% 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 Grupo Melo and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Melo's current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Melo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.88, compared to a current price of $55.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.37%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 12% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.58. Grupo Melo's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.37% 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.88.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Melo to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPTY:MELO:
Pretax Margin %: 7.37% (60% above median its 10-year median of 4.61)
GF Value™: $50.88 vs. price of $55.00 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Conglomerates median (#309 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPTY:MELO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Melo SA is engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of food. The company also distributes machinery for agriculture and construction and develops and promotes real estate. Its brand profile include COMASA, ISUZU, MELO, and BREDOS among others.
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