FoxFOX +1.78%84 Pretax Margin % is 5.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 19.16. GuruFocus rates FOX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Fox ranks better than 83.38% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Fox's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $236 Mil. Fox's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,994 Mil. Therefore, Fox's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fox's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FOX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.64 Med: 19.16 Max: 22.6
Current: 14.3
FOX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.38% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs FOX: 14.30
Fox (NAS:FOX) 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.
Fox Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fox Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fox'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.
FOX vs FWONA, ROKU, WMG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Fox'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.
Fox Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fox's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fox'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.
Fox (FOX) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.91% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fox and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 19.16. Over the past decade, Fox's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.64 to 22.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Fox ranks #170 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Fox's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fox's current Pretax Margin % of 5.91% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 19.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.64 to a high of 22.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Fox's value of 5.91% is 194% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fox ranks #170 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fox has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fox's Pretax Margin % compare to FWONA and ROKU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Fox ranks #170 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fox in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Fox's value of 5.91% is 194% above this benchmark. Historically, Fox's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.64 to 22.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.16 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Fox 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 2.01, 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. Fox's current Pretax Margin % of 5.91% is 194% 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 Fox 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. Fox's current Pretax Margin % is 5.91%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 19.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fox stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fox (FOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.30, compared to a current price of $45.37 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.91%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 19.16 and 194% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Fox's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Fox (FOX), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.91% 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 Fox (FOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fox stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $45.37 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $52.30.
GuruFocus considers Fox to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FOX:
Pretax Margin %: 5.91% (69% below median its 10-year median of 19.16)
GF Value™: $52.30 vs. price of $45.37 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194% above the Media - Diversified median (#170 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fox operates in two segments: cable networks and television. Cable networks primarily includes Fox News, Fox Business, and several pay-TV sports stations. Television primarily includes the Fox broadcast network, 29 owned and operated local television stations, of which 18 are affiliated with the Fox network, and streaming platform Tubi, which is not subscription-based and is completely ad-supported. Fox effectively sold most of its entertainment assets to Disney in 2019, so it no longer creates entertainment content and relies heavily on live news and sports, with nearly all tied to the pay-TV bundle. The Murdoch family controls Fox.
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