Cosmos HealthCOSM -7.43%29 Pretax Margin % is -15.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates COSM with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Medical Distribution companies, Cosmos Health ranks worse than 91.6% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cosmos Health's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.81 Mil. Cosmos Health's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.93 Mil. Therefore, Cosmos Health's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosmos Health's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
COSM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.74 Med: -22.54 Max: 2.16
Current: -30.41
COSM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 91.6% of 119
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs COSM: -30.41
Cosmos Health (NAS:COSM) 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.
Cosmos Health Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cosmos Health Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosmos Health'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.
COSM vs HKPD, VNOV, SNYR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cosmos Health'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.
Cosmos Health Pretax Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cosmos Health's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosmos Health'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.
Cosmos Health (COSM) has a Pretax Margin % of -15.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cosmos Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosmos Health ranks #109 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Cosmos Health's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cosmos Health's current Pretax Margin % is -15.65%. Based on the distribution chart, Cosmos Health ranks #109 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cosmos Health has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosmos Health's Pretax Margin % compare to HKPD and VNOV?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cosmos Health ranks #109 out of 119 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cosmos Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.47. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 2.47, based on 119 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 Cosmos Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosmos Health's current Pretax Margin % is -15.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosmos Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmos Health (COSM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -15.65%. Cosmos Health's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Cosmos Health (COSM), the current Pretax Margin % is -15.65% 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 Cosmos Health (COSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmos Health stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
GuruFocus considers Cosmos Health to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for COSM:
Pretax Margin %: -15.65%
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.19 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosmos Health Inc is a diversified, vertically integrated healthcare group, owner of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, generics, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, engaged in research & development of medicines and repurposing drugs as well as operator of a telehealth platform. The company has developed its own proprietary branded nutraceutical products, named 'Sky Premium Life' and 'Mediterranation'. Its product portfolio includes generics and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, medicines, as well as nutraceuticals and biocides. The company's Reportable segments are Wholesale, Pharma manufacturing, and Nutraceutical and pharmaceuticals, with the majority of revenue generated from the Wholesale segment.
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