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Castro ModelXTAE:CAST +3.73%68 Pretax Margin % is 10.15% as of Jun. 2026, which is 174% above its 10-year median of 3.70. GuruFocus rates XTAE:CAST with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪110.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Castro Model ranks better than 51.56% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Castro Model's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪59 Mil. Castro Model's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₪580 Mil. Therefore, Castro Model's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castro Model's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:CAST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.74 Med: 3.7 Max: 8.98
Current: 3.58
XTAE:CAST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.56% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs XTAE:CAST: 3.58
Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) 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.
Castro Model Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Castro Model Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castro Model'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.
XTAE:CAST vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Castro Model'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.
Castro Model Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Castro Model's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castro Model'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.
Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.15% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Castro Model and its competitors. This is 174% above median its historical median of 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #544 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Castro Model's Pretax Margin % too high?
Castro Model's current Pretax Margin % of 10.15% is 174% above median its 10-year median of 3.70. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.32. Castro Model's value of 10.15% is 205.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #544 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Castro Model has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castro Model's Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #544 out of 1123 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Castro Model in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.32. Castro Model's value of 10.15% is 205.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.70 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Castro Model 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.32, based on 1,123 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. Castro Model's current Pretax Margin % of 10.15% is 205.7% 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 Castro Model and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castro Model's current Pretax Margin % is 10.15%, which is 174% above median its own 10-year median of 3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castro Model stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪110.37, compared to a current price of ₪177.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.15%, which is 174% above median its 10-year median of 3.70 and 205.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.32. Castro Model's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.15% as of Jun. 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪177.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪110.37.
GuruFocus considers Castro Model to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:CAST:
Pretax Margin %: 10.15% (174% above median its 10-year median of 3.70)
GF Value™: ₪110.37 vs. price of ₪177.40 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#544 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:CAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castro Model Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes fashion wear for men, women, girls, boys and baby in Israel. The company has three segments which include: the Red line for casual fashion, the Black line, a smart, sophisticated and elegant line and the Blue line, a line of jeans. It also offers complementary collections such as shoes and bags, glasses, lingerie, jewelry and even bicycles and other accessories. The company involves in the retail marketing of fashion products through branded stores operated by subsidiaries in Israel.
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