Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) Pretax Margin %: 99.96% (As of Oct. 2025) — Near Median


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What is Polar Capital Technology Trust Pretax Margin %?

Polar Capital Technology Trust LSE:PCT -2.54% 35 Pretax Margin % is 99.96% as of Oct. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.76. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCT with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks better than 82.82% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was £2,457 Mil. Polar Capital Technology Trust's Revenue for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was £2,458 Mil. Therefore, Polar Capital Technology Trust's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 99.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:PCT' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.65   Med: 99.76   Max: 101.24
Current: 99.92


LSE:PCT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
82.82% of 1572 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.62 vs LSE:PCT: 99.92

Polar Capital Technology Trust  (LSE:PCT) 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.


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Polar Capital Technology Trust Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polar Capital Technology Trust'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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust Pretax Margin % Chart

Polar Capital Technology Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Pretax Margin %
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Polar Capital Technology Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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LSE:PCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital Technology Trust'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.


Polar Capital Technology Trust Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Polar Capital Technology Trust Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Apr. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2025 )
=120.721/122.389
=98.64 %

Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=2457.082/2457.989
=99.96 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 99.96% mean?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a Pretax Margin % of 99.96% as of Oct. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Polar Capital Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.76. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 91.65 to 101.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #270 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % too high?
Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Pretax Margin % of 99.96% is near median its 10-year median of 99.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.65 to a high of 101.24. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Polar Capital Technology Trust's value of 99.96% is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #270 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polar Capital Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Technology Trust's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Technology Trust ranks #270 out of 1572 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Polar Capital Technology Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Polar Capital Technology Trust's value of 99.96% is 11.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Polar Capital Technology Trust's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 91.65 to 101.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.76 vs. the industry median of 89.62, Polar Capital Technology Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.62, based on 1,572 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. Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Pretax Margin % of 99.96% is 11.5% 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 Polar Capital Technology Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polar Capital Technology Trust's current Pretax Margin % is 99.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT) has a current Pretax Margin % of 99.96%. The current Pretax Margin % is 99.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.76 and 11.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.62. Polar Capital Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE:PCT), the current Pretax Margin % is 99.96% as of Oct. 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.

Polar Capital Technology Trust Business Description

Address 16 Palace Street, London, GBR, SW1E 5JD
Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. The company has an investment objective to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of technology companies world-wide. Geographically, the company generates investment income from North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. It invests in sectors such as Software, Interactive Media and Services, Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment, Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals, Internet and Direct Marketing Retail, IT Services, Entertainment, and others.
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