Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) Pre-Tax Income: A$-5.38 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income?

Lion Energy ASX:LIO Pre-Tax Income is A$-5.38 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Lion Energy's pretax income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-4.14 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.38 Mil. Lion Energy's pretax margin was %.

During the past 13 years, Lion Energy's highest Pretax Margin was -75.79%. The lowest was -11444.68%. And the median was -166.19%.


Lion Energy  (ASX:LIO) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Lion Energy's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-4.143/0
=%

During the past 13 years, Lion Energy's highest Pretax Margin was -75.79%. The lowest was -11444.68%. And the median was -166.19%.

* 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.


Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion 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.

Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income Chart

Lion 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 -2.44 -3.72 -2.07 -1.40 -5.38

Lion Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.49 -0.99 -0.41 -1.24 -4.14

ASX:LIO vs COP, EOG, FANG: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Lion 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.


Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lion Energy's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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



Lion Energy Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Lion 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
=-2.151+-3.027+-0.201+0+0
=-5.38

Lion Energy's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-1.067+-2.975+-0.102+0+0.0010000000000003
=-4.14

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-5.38 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 A$-5.38 Mil mean?
Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$-5.38 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Lion Energy and its competitors.
Is Lion Energy's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Lion Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-5.38 Mil.
How does Lion Energy's Pre-Tax Income compare to COP and EOG?
Lion Energy's Pre-Tax Income of A$-5.38 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Lion Energy and its competitors. Lion Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is A$-5.38 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Energy stock overvalued right now?
Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) has a current Pre-Tax Income of A$-5.38 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$-5.38 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lion Energy (ASX:LIO), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$-5.38 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Lion Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges LIOEF:USA
Address 295 Rokeby Road, Suite 1, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Lion Energy Ltd is engaged in oil and gas exploration, development, and production; making investments in the oil and gas industry; and exploring green hydrogen opportunities. The company holds interests in the Seram (Non Bula) Block PSC and the East Seram PSC oil and gas fields located on Seram Island, East Indonesia. In addition, it has a green hydrogen production and refueling hub at the Port of Brisbane in Australia. The company has two reporting segments: Oil & Gas and Green Hydrogen. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Oil & Gas segment, which derives income through the sale of oil lifted from the Seram (Non-Bula) PSC block located in Indonesia.