FonixFRA:FOS 84 Pretax Margin % is 18.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 17.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:FOS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Fonix ranks better than 85.56% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Fonix's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.15 Mil. Fonix's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €48.40 Mil. Therefore, Fonix's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fonix's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FOS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.9 Med: 17.28 Max: 19.77
Current: 19.03
FRA:FOS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.56% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs FRA:FOS: 19.03
Fonix (FRA:FOS) 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.
Fonix Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fonix Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fonix'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:FOS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fonix'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.
Fonix Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fonix's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonix'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.
Fonix (FRA:FOS) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.91% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fonix and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.28. Over the past decade, Fonix's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.90 to 19.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #408 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Fonix's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fonix's current Pretax Margin % of 18.91% is near median its 10-year median of 17.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.90 to a high of 19.77. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Fonix's value of 18.91% is 435.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonix ranks #408 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fonix has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonix's Pretax Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fonix ranks #408 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fonix in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Fonix's value of 18.91% is 435.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fonix's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.90 to 19.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.28 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Fonix 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.53, based on 2,825 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. Fonix's current Pretax Margin % of 18.91% is 435.7% 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 Fonix and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonix's current Pretax Margin % is 18.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix (FRA:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.65, compared to a current price of €1.71 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.28 and 435.7% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Fonix's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.91% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fonix (FRA:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonix stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.71 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.65.
GuruFocus considers Fonix to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FOS:
Pretax Margin %: 18.91% (near median its 10-year median of 17.28)
GF Value™: €2.65 vs. price of €1.71 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 435.7% above the Software median (#408 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonix PLC is a provider of mobile payments and customer engagement solutions for businesses across media, charity, gaming, e-mobility, and other digital services. This technology enables consumers to pay and interact directly through their mobile devices using simple, familiar channels. It operates under one operating segment, which is the facilitating of mobile payments and messaging. It derives the majority of its revenue through commission or facilitation fees by providing Mobile Payments services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from other parts of Europe.
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