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Sun TV NetworkBOM:532733 -0.39%92 Pretax Margin % is 36.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 58.30. GuruFocus rates BOM:532733 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹659.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Sun TV Network ranks better than 97.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun TV Network's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532733'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.73 Med: 58.3 Max: 61.24
Current: 44.73
BOM:532733's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.03% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs BOM:532733: 44.73
Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) 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.
Sun TV Network Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sun TV Network Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun TV Network'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, Sun TV Network'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.
Sun TV Network Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sun TV Network's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun TV Network'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.
Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.55% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sun TV Network and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 58.30. Over the past decade, Sun TV Network's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 44.73 to 61.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #30 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Sun TV Network's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sun TV Network's current Pretax Margin % of 36.55% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 58.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.73 to a high of 61.24. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.03. Sun TV Network's value of 36.55% is 1700.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #30 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun TV Network has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun TV Network's Pretax Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #30 out of 1010 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sun TV Network in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.03. Sun TV Network's value of 36.55% is 1700.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun TV Network's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 44.73 to 61.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.30 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Sun TV Network 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 2.03, based on 1,010 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. Sun TV Network's current Pretax Margin % of 36.55% is 1700.5% 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 Sun TV Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun TV Network's current Pretax Margin % is 36.55%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 58.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun TV Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹659.65, compared to a current price of ₹486.75 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.55%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 58.30 and 1700.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.03. Sun TV Network's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.55% 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹486.75 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹659.65.
GuruFocus considers Sun TV Network to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532733:
Pretax Margin %: 36.55% (37% below median its 10-year median of 58.30)
GF Value™: ₹659.65 vs. price of ₹486.75 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1700.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#30 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun TV Network Ltd is a media and entertainment company. The group owns and operates a series of television networks across four languages in the news, music, action, life, movies, kids, and comedy genres. It also airs FM stations in several Indian languages. Its business activities are reported under a single segment, being Media and Entertainment. The company generates revenues from advertising, broadcasting fees, International subscriptions, other subscriptions, movie distribution, and content trading. Geographically, the group is focused on the Indian market with a few operations outside India.
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