Television Francaise 1FRA:FSE -1.51%73 Pretax Margin % is 2.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 10.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Television Francaise 1 ranks better than 73.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Television Francaise 1's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FSE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 10.34 Max: 13.3
Current: 9.32
FRA:FSE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.13% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.975
vs FRA:FSE: 9.32
Television Francaise 1 (FRA:FSE) 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.
Television Francaise 1 Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Television Francaise 1 Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Television Francaise 1'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Television Francaise 1'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.
Television Francaise 1 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Television Francaise 1's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Television Francaise 1'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.
Television Francaise 1 (FRA:FSE) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Television Francaise 1 and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 10.34. Over the past decade, Television Francaise 1's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.13 to 13.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #273 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Television Francaise 1's Pretax Margin % too high?
Television Francaise 1's current Pretax Margin % of 2.06% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 13.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Television Francaise 1's value of 2.06% is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #273 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Television Francaise 1 has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Television Francaise 1's Pretax Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Television Francaise 1 ranks #273 out of 1016 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Television Francaise 1 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Television Francaise 1's value of 2.06% is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Television Francaise 1's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.13 to 13.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.34 vs. the industry median of 1.98, Television Francaise 1 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 1.98, based on 1,016 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. Television Francaise 1's current Pretax Margin % of 2.06% is 4.3% 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 Television Francaise 1 and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Television Francaise 1's current Pretax Margin % is 2.06%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 10.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Television Francaise 1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 (FRA:FSE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.43, compared to a current price of €6.54 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.06%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.34 and 4.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.98. Television Francaise 1's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Television Francaise 1 (FRA:FSE), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.06% 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 Television Francaise 1 (FRA:FSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Television Francaise 1 stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.54 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.43.
GuruFocus considers Television Francaise 1 to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FSE:
Pretax Margin %: 2.06% (80% below median its 10-year median of 10.34)
GF Value™: €7.43 vs. price of €6.54 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#273 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Television Francaise 1 SA is a television broadcasting company. The firm operates numerous television channels, including TF1, which is the company's flagship channel that broadcasts a variety of television programming. Additionally, the company controls other channels such as LCI, which focuses on news and current events, and Eurosport, the company's sports broadcasting. It is also involved in television and film production, publishing, as well as social media services. The company operates in two segments The Media segment and Studio TF1 segment. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in France.
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