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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Airtel Africa's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $396 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,419 Mil.
Airtel Africa's pretax margin was 22.71%.
During the past 10 years, Airtel Africa's highest Pretax Margin was 25.97%. The lowest was -22.61%. And the median was 15.41%.
During the past 10 years, Airtel Africa's highest Pretax Margin was 25.97%. The lowest was -22.61%. And the median was 15.41%.
* 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.
Airtel Africa Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Airtel Africa Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.
Airtel Africa Pre-Tax Income vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,419 Mil.
* 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.
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,419 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors.
Is Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Airtel Africa's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,419 Mil. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income compare to VZ and TMUS?
Airtel Africa's Pre-Tax Income of $1,419 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. Airtel Africa's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,419 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa (AARTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.63, compared to a current price of $52.02 — trading 212.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,419 Mil. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,419 Mil 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.02 is trading 212.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.63.
GuruFocus considers Airtel Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AARTY:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,419 Mil
GF Value™: $16.63 vs. price of $52.02 (212.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AARTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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