Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) Pre-Tax Income: ₦1,273,473 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NSA:ZENITH Zenith Bank PLC NSA:ZENITH
76 GF Score
Price ₦128.60
GF Value ₦54.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income?

Zenith Bank NSA:ZENITH -0.08% 76 Pre-Tax Income is ₦1,273,473 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:ZENITH with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦54.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Zenith Bank's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦360,919 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦1,273,473 Mil. Zenith Bank's pretax margin was 50.14%.

During the past 13 years, Zenith Bank's highest Pretax Margin was 48.75%. The lowest was 38.89%. And the median was 46.46%.


Zenith Bank  (NSA:ZENITH) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=360919/719815
=50.14%

During the past 13 years, Zenith Bank's highest Pretax Margin was 48.75%. The lowest was 38.89%. And the median was 46.46%.

* 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.


Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenith Bank'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.

Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income Chart

Zenith Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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Zenith Bank 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 350,815.00 274,814.00 291,782.00 345,958.00 360,919.00

Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Zenith Bank'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.


Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Zenith Bank's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

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


NSA:ZENITH
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Zenith Bank Pre-Tax Income Calculation

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

Zenith Bank's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Other
=+1263370
=1,263,370

Zenith Bank's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Other
=+360919
=360,919

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 ₦1,273,473 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 ₦1,273,473 Mil mean?
Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) has a Pre-Tax Income of ₦1,273,473 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 Zenith Bank and its competitors.
Is Zenith Bank's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Zenith Bank's current Pre-Tax Income is ₦1,273,473 Mil. Overall, Zenith Bank has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenith Bank's Pre-Tax Income compare to competitors?
Zenith Bank's Pre-Tax Income of ₦1,273,473 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Banks 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 Zenith Bank and its competitors. Zenith Bank's current Pre-Tax Income is ₦1,273,473 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenith Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦54.22, compared to a current price of ₦128.60 — trading 137.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is ₦1,273,473 Mil. Zenith Bank's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH), the current Pre-Tax Income is ₦1,273,473 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 Zenith Bank (NSA:ZENITH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenith Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦128.60 is trading 137.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦54.22. GuruFocus considers Zenith Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:ZENITH:

  • Pre-Tax Income: ₦1,273,473 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₦54.22 vs. price of ₦128.60 (137.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Zenith Bank Business Description

Address Plot 84/87, Ajose Adeogun Street, Zenith Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Zenith Bank PLC is a Nigeria- based company. Its core business is the provision of banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers. The bank provides services such as granting of loans and advances, corporate finance and money market activities. It also provides banking and pension custodial services to a diverse group of corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, governments and individuals; provision of investment advisory, financial planning services and investment product offerings; providing brokerage services, financing services and securities lending services to institutional clients, including mutual funds, pension funds and to high-net-worth individuals. Revenue generated by bank consists of interest income, fees and commission received.
76GF Score

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