E Media HoldingsJSE:EMN -1.11%66 Pretax Margin % is 11.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks better than 81.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Media Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EMN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.33 Med: 10.76 Max: 16.49
Current: 13.32
JSE:EMN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.5% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs JSE:EMN: 13.32
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) 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.
E Media Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
E Media Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E Media Holdings'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.
JSE:EMN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media Holdings'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.
E Media Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E Media Holdings'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.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #187 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is E Media Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
E Media Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 11.30% is near median its 10-year median of 10.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. E Media Holdings' value of 11.30% is 491.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #187 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #187 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places E Media Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. E Media Holdings' value of 11.30% is 491.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 1.91, E Media Holdings 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. E Media Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 11.30% is 491.6% 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 E Media Holdings 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. E Media Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 11.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.08, compared to a current price of R1.78 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 491.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.30% 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.78 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.08.
GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EMN:
Pretax Margin %: 11.30% (near median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: R2.08 vs. price of R1.78 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 491.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#187 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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