MediaZestLSE:MDZ Pretax Margin % is 28.21% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Media - Diversified companies, MediaZest ranks better than 86.5% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. MediaZest's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.75 Mil. MediaZest's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.67 Mil. Therefore, MediaZest's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MediaZest's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MDZ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.68 Med: -6.55 Max: 16.28
Current: 16.28
LSE:MDZ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.5% of 1015
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs LSE:MDZ: 16.28
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) 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.
MediaZest Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MediaZest Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MediaZest'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.
LSE:MDZ vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MediaZest'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.
MediaZest Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MediaZest's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MediaZest'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.
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a Pretax Margin % of 28.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MediaZest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #137 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is MediaZest's Pretax Margin % too high?
MediaZest's current Pretax Margin % is 28.21%. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.94. MediaZest's value of 28.21% is 1354.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #137 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does MediaZest's Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #137 out of 1015 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MediaZest in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.94. MediaZest's value of 28.21% is 1354.1% above this benchmark. 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 1.94, based on 1,015 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. MediaZest's current Pretax Margin % of 28.21% is 1354.1% 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 MediaZest and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediaZest's current Pretax Margin % is 28.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaZest stock overvalued right now?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a current Pretax Margin % of 28.21%. The current Pretax Margin % is 28.21% and 1354.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.94. 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 MediaZest (LSE:MDZ), the current Pretax Margin % is 28.21% 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.
MediaZest PLC is an audio-visual solutions provider specializing in digital signage and audio systems, offering integrated services including content creation, system design, installation, technical support, and maintenance. The company operates across retail, automotive, and corporate office sectors, delivering solutions such as digital displays, self-service kiosks, showroom technologies, videowalls, and hybrid meeting and conferencing systems. It mainly serves brands seeking to enhance customer experience and communication through technology. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the UK and the Channel Islands, with income derived from hardware and installation, support and maintenance, and other services, including software solutions.
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