Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ziff Davis's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-17 Mil. Ziff Davis's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,400 Mil. Therefore, Ziff Davis's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ziff Davis's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:Z2DV34'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.69 Med: 8.1 Max: 24.8
Current: 3.69
BSP:Z2DV34's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.62% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs BSP:Z2DV34: 3.69
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) 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.
Ziff Davis Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ziff Davis Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis'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.
BSP:Z2DV34 vs STGW, DV, MGNI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis'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.
Ziff Davis Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis'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.
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) has a Pretax Margin % of -1.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.69 to 24.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #454 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Ziff Davis' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ziff Davis' current Pretax Margin % is -1.22%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 24.80. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #454 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Pretax Margin % compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #454 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ziff Davis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Historically, Ziff Davis' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.69 to 24.80 over the past decade. 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. 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 Ziff Davis 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. Ziff Davis's current Pretax Margin % is -1.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ziff Davis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$19.85, compared to a current price of R$17.38 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -1.22%. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34), the current Pretax Margin % is -1.22% 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 Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$17.38 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$19.85.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:Z2DV34:
Pretax Margin %: -1.22%
GF Value™: R$19.85 vs. price of R$17.38 (12.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:Z2DV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
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