Edel SE KGaAFRA:EDL -0.81%83 Pretax Margin % is 6.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 4.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:EDL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Edel SE KGaA ranks better than 68.64% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Edel SE KGaA's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.1 Mil. Edel SE KGaA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €140.6 Mil. Therefore, Edel SE KGaA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edel SE KGaA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EDL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1 Med: 4.64 Max: 7.58
Current: 7.41
FRA:EDL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.64% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs FRA:EDL: 7.41
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) 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.
Edel SE KGaA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Edel SE KGaA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edel SE KGaA'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:EDL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Edel SE KGaA'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.
Edel SE KGaA Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Edel SE KGaA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edel SE KGaA'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.
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Edel SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 4.64. Over the past decade, Edel SE KGaA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #317 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Edel SE KGaA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Edel SE KGaA's current Pretax Margin % of 6.51% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 7.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Edel SE KGaA's value of 6.51% is 240.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #317 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Edel SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edel SE KGaA's Pretax Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #317 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Edel SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Edel SE KGaA's value of 6.51% is 240.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Edel SE KGaA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 7.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.64 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Edel SE KGaA 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 1.91, based on 1,011 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. Edel SE KGaA's current Pretax Margin % of 6.51% is 240.8% 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 Edel SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edel SE KGaA's current Pretax Margin % is 6.51%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 4.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edel SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.54, compared to a current price of €4.90 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.51%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.64 and 240.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Edel SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.51% 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.90 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.54.
GuruFocus considers Edel SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EDL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.51% (40% above median its 10-year median of 4.64)
GF Value™: €4.54 vs. price of €4.90 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 240.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#317 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edel SE & Co KGaA is an independent media company. The Edel Group divides its operational business into three business areas which are Manufacturing & Distribution, Music & Entertainment, and Books. The company offers artists, authors, labels, publishers, and other rights holders, different types of products and services. The company has two reportable segments which are Manufacturing and logistics and Marketing and sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacturing and logistics. Geographically company generates revenues from Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, and others.
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