FOSL (Fossil Group) Pre-Tax Income: $-30.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FOSL Fossil Group Inc FOSL
47 GF Score
Price $5.98
GF Value $1.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income?

Fossil Group FOSL -1.64% 47 Pre-Tax Income is $-30.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Fossil Group's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.8 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30.5 Mil. Fossil Group's pretax margin was 2.12%.

During the past 13 years, Fossil Group's highest Pretax Margin was 3.76%. The lowest was -16.27%. And the median was -3.18%.


Fossil Group  (NAS:FOSL) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=4.755/224.761
=2.12%

During the past 13 years, Fossil Group's highest Pretax Margin was 3.76%. The lowest was -16.27%. And the median was -3.18%.

* 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.


Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fossil Group'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.

Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income Chart

Fossil Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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Fossil Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.48 4.13 -32.08 -7.32 4.76

FOSL vs DBI, FWDI, RCKY: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.


Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fossil Group Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Fossil Group'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
=23.055+-54.259+-20.23+1.68+0
=-49.8

Fossil Group'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
=14.144+-0.939+-8.45+0+-8.8817841970013E-16
=4.8

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30.5 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 $-30.5 Mil mean?
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-30.5 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 Fossil Group and its competitors.
Is Fossil Group's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Fossil Group's current Pre-Tax Income is $-30.5 Mil. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Pre-Tax Income compare to DBI and FWDI?
Fossil Group's Pre-Tax Income of $-30.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. Fossil Group's current Pre-Tax Income is $-30.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $5.98 — trading 411.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-30.5 Mil. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-30.5 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.98 is trading 411.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17. GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FOSL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: $-30.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $5.98 (411.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Fossil Group Business Description

Other Exchanges FSL:GermanyFOSL:Austria
Address 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX, USA, 75080
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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