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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. BAE Systems's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,711 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,562 Mil.
BAE Systems's pretax margin was 8.78%.
During the past 13 years, BAE Systems's highest Pretax Margin was 10.81%. The lowest was 6.23%. And the median was 8.87%.
During the past 13 years, BAE Systems's highest Pretax Margin was 10.81%. The lowest was 6.23%. And the median was 8.87%.
* 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.
BAE Systems Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
BAE Systems Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems Pre-Tax Income vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems'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 $3,562 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.
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Pre-Tax Income of $3,562 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 BAE Systems and its competitors.
Is BAE Systems' Pre-Tax Income too high?
BAE Systems' current Pre-Tax Income is $3,562 Mil. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Pre-Tax Income compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Pre-Tax Income of $3,562 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Pre-Tax Income is $3,562 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.68, compared to a current price of $26.16 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $3,562 Mil. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $3,562 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 BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.16 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.68.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
Pre-Tax Income: $3,562 Mil
GF Value™: $24.68 vs. price of $26.16 (6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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