Outfront MediaOUT -0.16%61 Pretax Margin % is 4.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates OUT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 REITs companies, Outfront Media ranks worse than 77.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Outfront Media's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OUT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.04 Med: 7.39 Max: 14.7
Current: 10.08
OUT's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 77.45% of 927
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 46.93
vs OUT: 10.08
Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) 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.
Outfront Media Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Outfront Media Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Outfront Media'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.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media Pretax Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Outfront Media's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media (OUT) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.63% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Outfront Media and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 7.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #718 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Outfront Media's Pretax Margin % too high?
Outfront Media's current Pretax Margin % of 4.63% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. The REITs industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Outfront Media's value of 4.63% is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #718 out of 927 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Outfront Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outfront Media's Pretax Margin % compare to RYN and FRMI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #718 out of 927 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Outfront Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 46.93. Outfront Media's value of 4.63% is 90.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 46.93, Outfront Media 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 REITs company?
The median Pretax Margin % among REITs companies is 46.93, based on 927 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. Outfront Media's current Pretax Margin % of 4.63% is 90.1% 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 Outfront Media and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 46.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Outfront Media's current Pretax Margin % is 4.63%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outfront Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media (OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $32.10 — trading 94.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.63%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 90.1% below the REITs industry median of 46.93. Outfront Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Outfront Media (OUT), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.63% 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 Outfront Media (OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.10 is trading 94.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53.
GuruFocus considers Outfront Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUT:
Pretax Margin %: 4.63% (37% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $32.10 (94.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% below the REITs median (#718 of 927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outfront Media Inc is a real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of advertising space on its portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company has two reportable operating segments: Billboard and Transit. It derives maximum revenue from Billboard Segment. The company geographically operates in United States and Canada, of which United States derive maximum revenue.
61GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OUT
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OUT has been successfully added to your 
