Pacific Online SystemsPHS:LOTO 58 Pretax Margin % is 27.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 21.43. GuruFocus rates PHS:LOTO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Travel & Leisure companies, Pacific Online Systems ranks better than 68.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Online Systems's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LOTO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.84 Med: 21.43 Max: 55.13
Current: 12.91
PHS:LOTO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.28% of 845
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 6.11
vs PHS:LOTO: 12.91
Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) 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.
Pacific Online Systems Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pacific Online Systems Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pacific Online Systems'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.
PHS:LOTO vs FLUT, DKNG, LNWO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Pacific Online Systems'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.
Pacific Online Systems Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pacific Online Systems's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Online Systems'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.
Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) has a Pretax Margin % of 27.63% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 21.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #268 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Pacific Online Systems' Pretax Margin % too high?
Pacific Online Systems' current Pretax Margin % of 27.63% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 21.43. The Travel & Leisure industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.11. Pacific Online Systems' value of 27.63% is 352.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #268 out of 845 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pacific Online Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online Systems' Pretax Margin % compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #268 out of 845 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Pacific Online Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.11. Pacific Online Systems' value of 27.63% is 352.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.43 vs. the industry median of 6.11, Pacific Online Systems 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.11, based on 845 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. Pacific Online Systems's current Pretax Margin % of 27.63% is 352.2% 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 Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Online Systems's current Pretax Margin % is 27.63%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 21.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Online Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.10, compared to a current price of ₱1.78 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 27.63%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 21.43 and 352.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 6.11. Pacific Online Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.63% 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.78 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.10.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Online Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LOTO:
Pretax Margin %: 27.63% (29% above median its 10-year median of 21.43)
GF Value™: ₱3.10 vs. price of ₱1.78 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 352.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#268 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LOTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Online Systems Corp is a Philippines-based company operating in the gaming industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the development, design, and management of online computer systems, terminals, and software for the gaming industry. It provides leasing of gaming equipment, Keno terminals, an online operating system, and the sale of lottery, sweepstakes, and instant tickets. It also offers consultancy services related to online gaming.
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