NEXON CoNEXOY -0.46%78 Pretax Margin % is 49.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 38.33. GuruFocus rates NEXOY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, NEXON Co ranks better than 88.61% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. NEXON Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $474 Mil. NEXON Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $959 Mil. Therefore, NEXON Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NEXON Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NEXOY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.73 Med: 38.33 Max: 49.36
Current: 34.47
NEXOY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.61% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs NEXOY: 34.47
NEXON Co (OTCPK:NEXOY) 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.
NEXON Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
NEXON Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NEXON Co'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.
NEXOY vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NEXON Co'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.
NEXON Co Pretax Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NEXON Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NEXON Co'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.
NEXON Co (NEXOY) has a Pretax Margin % of 49.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NEXON Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 38.33. Over the past decade, NEXON Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.73 to 49.36. According to the industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #63 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is NEXON Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
NEXON Co's current Pretax Margin % of 49.42% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 38.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.73 to a high of 49.36. The Interactive Media industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.23. NEXON Co's value of 49.42% is 2116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #63 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NEXON Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEXON Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #63 out of 553 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places NEXON Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.23. NEXON Co's value of 49.42% is 2116.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NEXON Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.73 to 49.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.33 vs. the industry median of 2.23, NEXON Co 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.23, based on 553 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. NEXON Co's current Pretax Margin % of 49.42% is 2116.1% 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 NEXON Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NEXON Co's current Pretax Margin % is 49.42%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 38.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEXON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co (NEXOY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.60, compared to a current price of $13.06 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 49.42%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 38.33 and 2116.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.23. NEXON Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 NEXON Co (NEXOY), the current Pretax Margin % is 49.42% 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 NEXON Co (NEXOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.06 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.60.
GuruFocus considers NEXON Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NEXOY:
Pretax Margin %: 49.42% (29% above median its 10-year median of 38.33)
GF Value™: $21.60 vs. price of $13.06 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2116.1% above the Interactive Media median (#63 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEXOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexon is a South Korean online game developer and publisher, founded in 1994 in Korea by Kim Jung-ju. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters to Tokyo, Japan, and has operations in Korea, the US, Taiwan, and Thailand. The company's most notable franchises are MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter, Sudden Attack, and KartRider. Nexon has been the publisher for EA's FC Online game franchise in Korea and Japan since 2013. Nexon acquired an independent game developer, Embark Studios AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019.
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