freenet AGFRTAY 70 Pretax Margin % is 9.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates FRTAY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, freenet AG ranks better than 63.66% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. freenet AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil. freenet AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $881 Mil. Therefore, freenet AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for freenet AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRTAY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.46 Med: 8.49 Max: 14.86
Current: 13.52
FRTAY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.66% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs FRTAY: 13.52
freenet AG (OTCPK:FRTAY) 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.
freenet AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
freenet AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for freenet AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, freenet AG'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.
freenet AG Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, freenet AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where freenet AG'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.
freenet AG (FRTAY) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on freenet AG and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 8.49. Over the past decade, freenet AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #133 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is freenet AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
freenet AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.79% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 8.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 14.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. freenet AG's value of 9.79% is 28.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #133 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, freenet AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does freenet AG's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #133 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts freenet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. freenet AG's value of 9.79% is 28.8% above this benchmark. Historically, freenet AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.49 vs. the industry median of 7.60, freenet AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.60, based on 366 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. freenet AG's current Pretax Margin % of 9.79% is 28.8% 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 freenet AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. freenet AG's current Pretax Margin % is 9.79%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is freenet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG (FRTAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.57, compared to a current price of $13.75 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.79%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 8.49 and 28.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.60. freenet AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 freenet AG (FRTAY), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.79% 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 freenet AG (FRTAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.75 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.57.
GuruFocus considers freenet AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRTAY:
Pretax Margin %: 9.79% (15% above median its 10-year median of 8.49)
GF Value™: $17.57 vs. price of $13.75 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#133 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRTAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
freenet AG is a German mobile communication and mobile internet company. It operates as an independent service provider without its own network. The company distributes mobile communications tariffs and options throughout Germany, using a subscription agreement and multi-brand technique. The company has three operating segments: Mobile communications, TV and media, and Other/holding. The Mobile communications segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. This segment offers a product portfolio of voice and data services for mobile communication operators. It also buys mobile communications services from the network operators and sells them to its end customers.
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