GLUX (Great Lakes Aviation) Pre-Tax Income: $-11.01 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2015)

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What is Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income?

Great Lakes Aviation GLUX -99.00% Pre-Tax Income is $-11.01 Mil as of Sep. 2015.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Great Lakes Aviation's pretax income for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $-2.31 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2015 was $-11.01 Mil. Great Lakes Aviation's pretax margin was -23.87%.

Great Lakes Aviation  (OTCPK:GLUX) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Great Lakes Aviation's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-2.313/9.691
=-23.87%

* 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.

Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income Related Terms

Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Great Lakes Aviation'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.

Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income Chart

Great Lakes Aviation Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Pre-Tax Income
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Great Lakes Aviation Quarterly Data
Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15
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 -0.37 -1.76 -2.22 -4.72 -2.31

GLUX vs MESA: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Great Lakes Aviation'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.

Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Great Lakes Aviation's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Great Lakes Aviation's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


Great Lakes Aviation Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Great Lakes Aviation's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-5.856+-0.996+-4.555+0.001+-0.00099999999999945
=-11.41

Great Lakes Aviation's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-1.112+0+-1.201+0+0
=-2.31

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11.01 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 $-11.01 Mil mean?
Great Lakes Aviation (GLUX) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-11.01 Mil as of Sep. 2015. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Great Lakes Aviation and its competitors.
Is Great Lakes Aviation's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Great Lakes Aviation's current Pre-Tax Income is $-11.01 Mil.
How does Great Lakes Aviation's Pre-Tax Income compare to MESA?
Great Lakes Aviation's Pre-Tax Income of $-11.01 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Transportation 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 Great Lakes Aviation and its competitors. Great Lakes Aviation's current Pre-Tax Income is $-11.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Lakes Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Great Lakes Aviation (GLUX) has a current Pre-Tax Income of $-11.01 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-11.01 Mil. 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 Great Lakes Aviation (GLUX), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-11.01 Mil as of Sep. 2015. 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.

Great Lakes Aviation Business Description

Address 1022 Airport Parkway, Cheyenne, WY, USA, 82001
Great Lakes Aviation Ltd is the United States based regional airline operating as an independent carrier.