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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Creative Technology's pretax income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.26 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.55 Mil.
Creative Technology's pretax margin was -3.67%.
During the past 13 years, Creative Technology's highest Pretax Margin was 61.24%. The lowest was -32.71%. And the median was -16.01%.
During the past 13 years, Creative Technology's highest Pretax Margin was 61.24%. The lowest was -32.71%. And the median was -16.01%.
* 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.
Creative Technology Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Creative Technology Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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.
CREAF vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology Pre-Tax Income vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
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 $-5.55 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.
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-5.55 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 Creative Technology and its competitors.
Is Creative Technology's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Creative Technology's current Pre-Tax Income is $-5.55 Mil. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's Pre-Tax Income compare to DELL and ANET?
Creative Technology's Pre-Tax Income of $-5.55 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. Creative Technology's current Pre-Tax Income is $-5.55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.60 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-5.55 Mil. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-5.55 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.
Is Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.60 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CREAF:
Pre-Tax Income: $-5.55 Mil
GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.60 (39.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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