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USA Today CoFRA:2N2A -2.72%51 Pretax Margin % is 5.59% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 50.15% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. USA Today Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil. USA Today Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €474 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2N2A'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.73 Med: -1.42 Max: 2.34
Current: 1.91
FRA:2N2A's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.15% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs FRA:2N2A: 1.91
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) 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.
USA Today Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
USA Today Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is USA Today Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
USA Today Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.59%. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.94. USA Today Co's value of 5.59% is 188.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1013 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.94. USA Today Co's value of 5.59% is 188.1% above this benchmark. 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 1.94, based on 1,013 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. USA Today Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.59% is 188.1% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.59% and 188.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.94. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.59% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:
Pretax Margin %: 5.59%
GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#508 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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