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Orange BelgiumLTS:0FBS 67 Pretax Margin % is 2.73% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates LTS:0FBS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Orange Belgium ranks worse than 63.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orange Belgium's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0FBS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.13 Med: 3.54 Max: 8.29
Current: 2.88
LTS:0FBS's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.39% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.885
vs LTS:0FBS: 2.88
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.
Orange Belgium Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Orange Belgium Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orange Belgium'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.
LTS:0FBS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Orange Belgium'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.
Orange Belgium Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Orange Belgium's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orange Belgium'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.
Orange Belgium (LTS:0FBS) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.73% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Orange Belgium and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #232 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Orange Belgium's Pretax Margin % too high?
Orange Belgium's current Pretax Margin % of 2.73% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.89. Orange Belgium's value of 2.73% is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #232 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orange Belgium has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orange Belgium's Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Orange Belgium ranks #232 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Orange Belgium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.89. Orange Belgium's value of 2.73% is 65.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Orange Belgium has consistently been below 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 7.89, 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. Orange Belgium's current Pretax Margin % of 2.73% is 65.4% below 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 Orange Belgium and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orange Belgium's current Pretax Margin % is 2.73%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orange Belgium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange Belgium (LTS:0FBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.29, compared to a current price of €22.05 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.73%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 65.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.89. Orange Belgium's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Orange Belgium (LTS:0FBS), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.73% as of Jun. 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 Orange Belgium (LTS:0FBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange Belgium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.05 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.29.
GuruFocus considers Orange Belgium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0FBS:
Pretax Margin %: 2.73% (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: €16.29 vs. price of €22.05 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#232 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0FBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orange Belgium SA provide mobile telecommunication services, internet and TV to private clients, as well as mobile and fixed line services to businesses. Its products and services are offered under service contracts. The Company proposes a range of fixed and mobile telephone services, Internet access services, and content offers (TV) to mass-market and corporate customers. Its offers include Mobile + Internet + TV, Mobile, Internet, TV, Smartphones and mobile phones, Ultra Gaming, Smart Home, hey! telecom. Its services include Orange network, Orange applications, Orange Thank You, Return of your mobile phone, and Social rate. Its segment are Belgium generate maximum revenue and Luxembourg.
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