Acast ABACASF 49 Pretax Margin % is 2.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACASF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Acast AB ranks worse than 55.52% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Acast AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.9 Mil. Acast AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $69.2 Mil. Therefore, Acast AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acast AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACASF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.02 Med: -24.2 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.28
ACASF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.52% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs ACASF: 0.28
Acast AB (OTCPK:ACASF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Acast AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Acast AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acast AB's Pretax Margin % 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.
ACASF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Acast AB's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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.
Acast AB Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acast AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acast AB's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Acast AB (ACASF) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acast AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #568 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Acast AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Acast AB's current Pretax Margin % is 2.79%. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Acast AB's value of 2.79% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #568 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acast AB has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acast AB's Pretax Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #568 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Acast AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Acast AB's value of 2.79% is 38.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acast AB's current Pretax Margin % of 2.79% is 38.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acast AB and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acast AB's current Pretax Margin % is 2.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB (ACASF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.18, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.79% and 38.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Acast AB's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acast AB (ACASF), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.79% 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 Acast AB (ACASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18.
GuruFocus considers Acast AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACASF:
Pretax Margin %: 2.79%
GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $4.20 (92.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#568 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acast AB is the curated, fully integrated, podcast marketplace in the world. The company offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans. The group has three operating segments- Europe, North America and others. Majority of revenue is generated from Europe segment.
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