NerdwalletNRDS +3.47%73 Pretax Margin % is 12.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1626% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates NRDS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.18 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Nerdwallet ranks better than 67.99% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Nerdwallet's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.0 Mil. Nerdwallet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $222.2 Mil. Therefore, Nerdwallet's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nerdwallet's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NRDS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.93 Med: 0.73 Max: 12.22
Current: 11.17
NRDS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.99% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs NRDS: 11.17
Nerdwallet (NAS:NRDS) 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.
Nerdwallet Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nerdwallet Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nerdwallet'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.
NRDS vs CARS, MAX, SSTK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Nerdwallet'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.
Nerdwallet Pretax Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nerdwallet's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nerdwallet'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.
Nerdwallet (NRDS) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nerdwallet and its competitors. This is 1626% above median its historical median of 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #177 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Nerdwallet's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nerdwallet's current Pretax Margin % of 12.60% is 1626% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. The Interactive Media industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.23. Nerdwallet's value of 12.60% is 465% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #177 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nerdwallet has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nerdwallet's Pretax Margin % compare to CARS and MAX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nerdwallet ranks #177 out of 553 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Nerdwallet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.23. Nerdwallet's value of 12.60% is 465% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 2.23, Nerdwallet 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. Nerdwallet's current Pretax Margin % of 12.60% is 465% 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 Nerdwallet 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. Nerdwallet's current Pretax Margin % is 12.60%, which is 1626% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nerdwallet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet (NRDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.18, compared to a current price of $9.39 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.60%, which is 1626% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 465% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.23. Nerdwallet's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Nerdwallet (NRDS), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.60% 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 Nerdwallet (NRDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nerdwallet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.39 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.18.
GuruFocus considers Nerdwallet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NRDS:
Pretax Margin %: 12.60% (1626% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: $16.18 vs. price of $9.39 (42% below fair value)
Industry Position: 465% above the Interactive Media median (#177 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NRDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nerdwallet Inc is a company that provides consumer-driven advice about personal finance through its platform by connecting individuals and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with providers of financial products. The Company's platform comprises three primary components: Editorial and Content Publishing, Marketplace and Referral Services, and Financial Services. It operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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