Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Pre-Tax Income: R65 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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JSE:LSK Lesaka Technologies Inc JSE:LSK
79 GF Score
Price R74.00
GF Value R74.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income?

Lesaka Technologies JSE:LSK -3.90% 79 Pre-Tax Income is R65 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:LSK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R74.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Lesaka Technologies's pretax income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R42 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R65 Mil. Lesaka Technologies's pretax margin was 1.37%.

During the past 13 years, Lesaka Technologies's highest Pretax Margin was 20.58%. The lowest was -198.86%. And the median was -5.21%.


Lesaka Technologies  (JSE:LSK) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Lesaka Technologies's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=42.151/3086.318
=1.37%

During the past 13 years, Lesaka Technologies's highest Pretax Margin was 20.58%. The lowest was -198.86%. And the median was -5.21%.

* 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.


Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lesaka Technologies'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.

Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income Chart

Lesaka Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -631.00 -604.82 -255.67 -1,909.98 61.06

Lesaka Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -680.98 -79.46 70.55 31.56 42.15

JSE:LSK vs GRRR, SUPX, AIOT: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lesaka Technologies'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.


Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lesaka Technologies's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lesaka Technologies Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Lesaka Technologies's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=304.91+12.095+-303.287+47.347+-0.0010000000000474
=61

Lesaka Technologies's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-477.908+581.304+-72.52+11.275+2.8421709430404E-14
=42

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R65 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 R65 Mil mean?
Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) has a Pre-Tax Income of R65 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors.
Is Lesaka Technologies' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Lesaka Technologies' current Pre-Tax Income is R65 Mil. Overall, Lesaka Technologies has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesaka Technologies' Pre-Tax Income compare to GRRR and SUPX?
Lesaka Technologies' Pre-Tax Income of R65 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Software 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. Lesaka Technologies's current Pre-Tax Income is R65 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesaka Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R74.45, compared to a current price of R74.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is R65 Mil. Lesaka Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK), the current Pre-Tax Income is R65 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R74.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R74.45. GuruFocus considers Lesaka Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LSK:

  • Pre-Tax Income: R65 Mil
  • GF Value™: R74.45 vs. price of R74.00 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Lesaka Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges LSAK:USA
Address Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road, President Place, 4th Floor, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Lesaka Technologies Inc provides payment solutions, transaction processing solutions, and financial technologies. The company operates three reportable segments: Merchant, Consumer and Enterprise. Merchant, which focuses on both formal and informal sector merchants. Consumer, which focuses on individuals who have historically been excluded from traditional financial services and to whom it offers transactional accounts (banking), insurance, lending (short-term loans), payments solutions and various value-added services; and Enterprise, which comprises large-scale corporate and government organizations, including but not limited to banks, mobile network operators (MNOs) and municipalities, and, through Recharger, landlords utilizing Recharger's prepaid electricity metering solution.
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