Frontdoor (FRA:3I5) Pretax Margin %: 11.28% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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What is Frontdoor Pretax Margin %?

Frontdoor FRA:3I5 +0.77% 87 Pretax Margin % is 11.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 14.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:3I5 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.80. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, Frontdoor ranks better than 85.26% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Frontdoor's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €44 Mil. Frontdoor's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €391 Mil. Therefore, Frontdoor's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.28%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3I5' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.6   Med: 14.08   Max: 19.22
Current: 16.09


FRA:3I5's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
85.26% of 95 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 5.59 vs FRA:3I5: 16.09

Frontdoor  (FRA:3I5) 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.


Frontdoor Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Frontdoor Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontdoor'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.

Frontdoor Pretax Margin % Chart

Frontdoor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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Frontdoor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.29 23.66 23.01 0.46 11.28

FRA:3I5 vs HRB, ANDG, BFAM: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Frontdoor'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.


Frontdoor Pretax Margin % vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Frontdoor Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Frontdoor's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=288.652/1787.422
=16.15 %

Frontdoor's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=44.115/390.98
=11.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 11.28% mean?
Frontdoor (FRA:3I5) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Frontdoor and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 14.08. Over the past decade, Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 19.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontdoor ranks #14 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % too high?
Frontdoor's current Pretax Margin % of 11.28% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 19.22. The Personal Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. Frontdoor's value of 11.28% is 101.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontdoor ranks #14 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontdoor has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontdoor's Pretax Margin % compare to HRB and ANDG?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Frontdoor ranks #14 out of 95 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Frontdoor in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. Frontdoor's value of 11.28% is 101.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontdoor's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 19.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.08 vs. the industry median of 5.59, Frontdoor 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 Personal Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Personal Services companies is 5.59, based on 95 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. Frontdoor's current Pretax Margin % of 11.28% is 101.8% 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 Frontdoor and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontdoor's current Pretax Margin % is 11.28%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 14.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontdoor stock overvalued right now?
Frontdoor (FRA:3I5) has a current Pretax Margin % of 11.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.80, compared to a current price of €65.50 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.28%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.08 and 101.8% above the Personal Services industry median of 5.59. Frontdoor's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Frontdoor (FRA:3I5), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.28% 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 Frontdoor (FRA:3I5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontdoor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.50 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3I5:

  • Pretax Margin %: 11.28% (20% below median its 10-year median of 14.08)
  • GF Value™: €50.80 vs. price of €65.50 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.8% above the Personal Services median (#14 of 95)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3I5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontdoor Business Description

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Address 3400 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, TN, USA, 38125
Frontdoor Inc is a United States-based company that provides home service plans. It owns multiple home service brands including American Home Shield, HSA, OneGuard, and Landmark brands. Through its home service plans, the company helps its customers maintain their homes and protect against costly and unexpected breakdowns of essential home systems and appliances.
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