The Kraft Heinz CoXSWX:KHC +0.66%59 Pretax Margin % is 16.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 8.61. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.55. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks worse than 91.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KHC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.1 Med: 8.61 Max: 20.9
Current: -21.82
XSWX:KHC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 91.03% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XSWX:KHC: -21.82
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) 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 Kraft Heinz Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz 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.
XSWX:KHC vs GIS, JBS, HRL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz 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 Kraft Heinz Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz 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 Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1777 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.70% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 16.70% is 258% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1777 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Pretax Margin % compare to GIS and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #1777 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 16.70% is 258% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.61 vs. the industry median of 4.67, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.70% is 258% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Pretax Margin % is 16.70%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 8.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current Pretax Margin % of 16.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.55, compared to a current price of CHF18.39 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.70%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.61 and 258% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.70% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.39 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.55.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
Pretax Margin %: 16.70% (94% above median its 10-year median of 8.61)
GF Value™: CHF24.55 vs. price of CHF18.39 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1777 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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