ARN MediaASX:A1N -2.00%44 Pretax Margin % is 2.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates ASX:A1N with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Media - Diversified companies, ARN Media ranks better than 52.51% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ARN Media's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7.3 Mil. ARN Media's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$285.2 Mil. Therefore, ARN Media's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ARN Media's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:A1N'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.15 Med: 3.3 Max: 95.99
Current: 2.61
ASX:A1N's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.51% of 1015
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs ASX:A1N: 2.61
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) 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.
ARN Media Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ARN Media Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ARN Media'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, ARN Media'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.
ARN Media Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ARN Media's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARN Media'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.
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.57% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ARN Media and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #482 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is ARN Media's Pretax Margin % too high?
ARN Media's current Pretax Margin % of 2.57% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. ARN Media's value of 2.57% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #482 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ARN Media has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARN Media's Pretax Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #482 out of 1015 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ARN Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. ARN Media's value of 2.57% is 34.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 1.91, ARN Media has consistently been above the industry average. 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 1.91, based on 1,015 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. ARN Media's current Pretax Margin % of 2.57% is 34.6% 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 ARN Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARN Media's current Pretax Margin % is 2.57%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARN Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media (ASX:A1N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.76, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.57%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 34.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. ARN Media's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 ARN Media (ASX:A1N), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ARN Media (ASX:A1N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.76.
GuruFocus considers ARN Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:A1N:
Pretax Margin %: 2.57% (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: A$0.76 vs. price of A$0.25 (67.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#482 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARN Media Ltd is one of Australia's entertainment companies, delivering a comprehensive mix of broadcast, digital, and on-demand content. ARN has ownership of 58 radio stations across 33 markets and 46 DAB+ stations. ARN holds the long-term licence to operate iHeart in the Australian market. The company has one segment: ARN, which includes Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-demand radio, streaming, and podcasting (Australia), equity accounted investments including Nova Entertainment (Perth) Pty Ltd, and investment in Southern Cross Austereo Media Group Limited (SCA).
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