LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) Pre-Tax Income: £7.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:LBGL LBG Media PLC CHIX:LBGL
61 GF Score
Price £0.33
GF Value £1.50
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is LBG Media Pre-Tax Income?

LBG Media CHIX:LBGL 61 Pre-Tax Income is £7.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LBGL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.50 (Significantly Undervalued).

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. LBG Media's pretax income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.8 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £7.2 Mil. LBG Media's pretax margin was 3.46%.

During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest Pretax Margin was 17.83%. The lowest was 7.17%. And the median was 13.63%.


LBG Media  (CHIX:LBGl) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=1.812/52.363
=3.46%

During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest Pretax Margin was 17.83%. The lowest was 7.17%. And the median was 13.63%.

* 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.


LBG Media Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


LBG Media Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LBG Media'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.

LBG Media Pre-Tax Income Chart

LBG Media Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Sep25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.11 8.13 7.32 5.94 14.02

LBG Media Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Mar25 Sep25 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 7.11 7.06 8.62 5.40 1.81

CHIX:LBGL vs NYT, WLY: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.


LBG Media Pre-Tax Income vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LBG Media Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

LBG Media's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=18.671+0+-1.19+0.471+-3.928
=14.0

LBG Media'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
=4.548+0+-0.693+0.184+-2.227
=1.8

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £7.2 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 £7.2 Mil mean?
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £7.2 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 LBG Media and its competitors.
Is LBG Media's Pre-Tax Income too high?
LBG Media's current Pre-Tax Income is £7.2 Mil. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Pre-Tax Income compare to NYT and WLY?
LBG Media's Pre-Tax Income of £7.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Media - Diversified 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 LBG Media and its competitors. LBG Media's current Pre-Tax Income is £7.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.50, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 78% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is £7.2 Mil. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £7.2 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 78% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.50. GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LBGL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: £7.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.50 vs. price of £0.33 (78% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100

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


LBG Media Business Description

Other Exchanges LBG:UKS83:Germany
Address 20 Dale Street, Manchester, GBR, M1 1EZ
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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