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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Rocket Lab's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-35.1 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-152.4 Mil.
Rocket Lab's pretax margin was -18.77%.
During the past 6 years, Rocket Lab's highest Pretax Margin was -24.93%. The lowest was -200.59%. And the median was -68.08%.
During the past 6 years, Rocket Lab's highest Pretax Margin was -24.93%. The lowest was -200.59%. And the median was -68.08%.
* 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.
Rocket Lab Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Rocket Lab Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.
XSWX:RKLB vs AXON, HEI.A, CW: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab Pre-Tax Income vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
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 CHF-152.4 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.
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF-152.4 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors.
Is Rocket Lab's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Rocket Lab's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-152.4 Mil. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Pre-Tax Income compare to AXON and HEI.A?
Rocket Lab's Pre-Tax Income of CHF-152.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. Rocket Lab's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-152.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF29.90, compared to a current price of CHF63.77 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-152.4 Mil. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-152.4 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF63.77 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF29.90.
GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF-152.4 Mil
GF Value™: CHF29.90 vs. price of CHF63.77 (113.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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