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Meridian HoldingsMRDN +1.49%74 Pretax Margin % is 5.15% as of Jun. 2026, which is 544% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates MRDN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Travel & Leisure companies, Meridian Holdings ranks worse than 90.98% on this metric.
Meridian Holdings (NAS:MRDN) 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.
Meridian Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Meridian Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meridian 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.
MRDN vs INSE, ROLR, GRSD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Meridian 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.
Meridian Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meridian Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meridian 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.
Meridian Holdings (MRDN) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.15% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Meridian Holdings and its competitors. This is 544% above median its historical median of 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #767 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Meridian Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Meridian Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 5.15% is 544% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. The Travel & Leisure industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.34. Meridian Holdings' value of 5.15% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #767 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meridian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to INSE and ROLR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Meridian Holdings ranks #767 out of 843 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Meridian Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.34. Meridian Holdings' value of 5.15% is 18.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 6.34, Meridian Holdings 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.34, based on 843 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. Meridian Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 5.15% is 18.8% 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 Meridian Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 5.15%, which is 544% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings (MRDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.12, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.15%, which is 544% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 18.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.34. Meridian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.15% 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 Meridian Holdings (MRDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.12.
GuruFocus considers Meridian Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MRDN:
Pretax Margin %: 5.15% (544% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: $25.12 vs. price of $14.30 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#767 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meridian Holdings Inc is engaged in the online gaming and betting business, providing sports betting, online casino, and gaming operations across multiple jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. The company has three reportable segments: MeridianBet Group, GMAG, and RKings & CFAC. The MeridianBet Group segment includes retail and online sports betting, casinos, and related gaming operations. The GMAG segment focuses on the resale of third-party gaming content, mainly serving customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The RKings & CFAC segment is involved in pay-to-enter prize competitions and trade promotions conducted in the United Kingdom and Australia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the MeridianBet Group segment.
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