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LS telcom AGLTS:0O45 59 Pretax Margin % is -6.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0O45 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, LS telcom AG ranks worse than 72.65% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LS telcom AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.10 Mil. LS telcom AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.08 Mil. Therefore, LS telcom AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LS telcom AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0O45'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5 Med: 1.24 Max: 7.33
Current: 0.06
LTS:0O45's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.65% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.67
vs LTS:0O45: 0.06
LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) 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.
LS telcom AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LS telcom AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LS telcom 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.
LTS:0O45 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, LS telcom 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.
LS telcom AG Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom 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.
LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.46% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LS telcom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #263 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is LS telcom AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
LS telcom AG's current Pretax Margin % is -6.46%. Based on the distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #263 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #263 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LS telcom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.67. 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 7.67, based on 362 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. 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 LS telcom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LS telcom AG's current Pretax Margin % is -6.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.61, compared to a current price of €4.09 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.46%. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.46% 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 LS telcom AG (LTS:0O45) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.09 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.61.
GuruFocus considers LS telcom AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0O45:
Pretax Margin %: -6.46%
GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €4.09 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0O45 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
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