Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sonos's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-27 Mil. Sonos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €244 Mil. Therefore, Sonos's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonos's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8SO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.95 Med: -1.4 Max: 9.14
Current: 2.45
FRA:8SO's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.78% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs FRA:8SO: 2.45
Sonos (FRA:8SO) 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.
Sonos Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sonos Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonos'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:8SO vs TBCH, VUZI, GPRO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sonos'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.
Sonos Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sonos's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonos'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.
Sonos (FRA:8SO) has a Pretax Margin % of -11.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sonos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonos ranks #1381 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Sonos' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sonos' current Pretax Margin % is -11.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Sonos ranks #1381 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonos' Pretax Margin % compare to TBCH and VUZI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sonos ranks #1381 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sonos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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 Sonos and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonos's current Pretax Margin % is -11.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos (FRA:8SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.85, compared to a current price of €11.66 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -11.06%. Sonos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO), the current Pretax Margin % is -11.06% 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.66 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.85.
GuruFocus considers Sonos to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8SO:
Pretax Margin %: -11.06%
GF Value™: €12.85 vs. price of €11.66 (9.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8SO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonos Inc is an audio company dedicated to elevating life through sound, offering a connected platform that brings together music, movies, stories, and conversations. Its portfolio includes home theater speakers, components, plug-in and portable speakers and headphones, known for exceptional sound, thoughtful design, ease of use and seamless access to audio content. Its partner products and other revenue categories include accessories for home integration, such as custom-designed stands, mounts, and shelving units, along with partnerships for architectural speakers and automotive sound systems, as well as licensing, advertising revenue, and subscription-based services. The company operates in the United States and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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