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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Spark New Zealand's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$400 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$476 Mil.
Spark New Zealand's pretax margin was 27.87%.
During the past 13 years, Spark New Zealand's highest Pretax Margin was 29.73%. The lowest was 9.58%. And the median was 15.76%.
During the past 13 years, Spark New Zealand's highest Pretax Margin was 29.73%. The lowest was 9.58%. And the median was 15.76%.
* 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.
Spark New Zealand Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Spark New Zealand Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spark New Zealand'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, Spark New Zealand'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.
Spark New Zealand Pre-Tax Income vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$476 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.
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) has a Pre-Tax Income of A$476 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Spark New Zealand and its competitors.
Is Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Spark New Zealand's current Pre-Tax Income is A$476 Mil. Overall, Spark New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income compare to VZ and TMUS?
Spark New Zealand's Pre-Tax Income of A$476 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 Spark New Zealand and its competitors. Spark New Zealand's current Pre-Tax Income is A$476 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.18, compared to a current price of A$1.78 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is A$476 Mil. Spark New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK), the current Pre-Tax Income is A$476 Mil 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.78 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.18.
GuruFocus considers Spark New Zealand to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SPK:
Pre-Tax Income: A$476 Mil
GF Value™: A$2.18 vs. price of A$1.78 (18.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.
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