ACFN (Acorn Energy) Pre-Tax Income: $1.38 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ACFN Acorn Energy Inc ACFN
62 GF Score
Price $18.66
GF Value $13.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income?

Acorn Energy ACFN -0.99% 62 Pre-Tax Income is $1.38 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACFN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Acorn Energy's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.10 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.38 Mil. Acorn Energy's pretax margin was -4.40%.

During the past 13 years, Acorn Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 18.38%. The lowest was -49.24%. And the median was -0.57%.


Acorn Energy  (NAS:ACFN) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Acorn Energy's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-0.098/2.227
=-4.40%

During the past 13 years, Acorn Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 18.38%. The lowest was -49.24%. And the median was -0.57%.

* 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.


Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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.

Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income Chart

Acorn Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.01 -0.63 0.14 2.01 2.11

Acorn Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.97 0.19 0.32 -0.10

ACFN vs MIND, LGL, AATC: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.


Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Acorn Energy Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Acorn Energy's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=1.989+0+0+0+0.121
=2.11

Acorn Energy's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.129+0+0+0.031+0
=-0.10

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 $1.38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $1.38 Mil mean?
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1.38 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors.
Is Acorn Energy's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Acorn Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is $1.38 Mil. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's Pre-Tax Income compare to MIND and LGL?
Acorn Energy's Pre-Tax Income of $1.38 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Hardware 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. Acorn Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is $1.38 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.84, compared to a current price of $18.66 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1.38 Mil. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1.38 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.66 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.84. GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACFN:

  • Pre-Tax Income: $1.38 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.84 vs. price of $18.66 (34.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acorn Energy Business Description

Address 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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