Now (PHS:NOW) Pretax Margin %: 1.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median


PHS:NOW Now Corp PHS:NOW
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What is Now Pretax Margin %?

Now PHS:NOW 42 Pretax Margin % is 1.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 5.77. GuruFocus rates PHS:NOW with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Now ranks better than 67.12% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Now's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.4 Mil. Now's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱29.1 Mil. Therefore, Now's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Now's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:NOW' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.16   Med: 5.77   Max: 14.74
Current: 14.74


PHS:NOW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
67.12% of 368 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64 vs PHS:NOW: 14.74

Now  (PHS:NOW) 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.


Now Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Now Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Now'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.

Now Pretax Margin % Chart

Now Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.49 7.24 13.99 -1.16 11.10

Now Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.37 -20.13 44.80 12.37 1.51

PHS:NOW vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Now'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.


Now Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Now's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Now's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Now Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Now's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=15.038/135.434
=11.10 %

Now's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.439/29.079
=1.51 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 1.51% mean?
Now (PHS:NOW) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Now and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 5.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Now ranks #121 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Now's Pretax Margin % too high?
Now's current Pretax Margin % of 1.51% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Now's value of 1.51% is 80.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Now ranks #121 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Now has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Now's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Now ranks #121 out of 368 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Now in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Now's value of 1.51% is 80.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.77 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Now 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 368 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. Now's current Pretax Margin % of 1.51% is 80.2% 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 Now and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Now's current Pretax Margin % is 1.51%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 5.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Now stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now (PHS:NOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱0.60 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.51%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 5.77 and 80.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. Now's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Now (PHS:NOW), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.51% 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 Now (PHS:NOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Now stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.60 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61. GuruFocus considers Now to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:NOW:

  • Pretax Margin %: 1.51% (74% below median its 10-year median of 5.77)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱0.60 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#121 of 368)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:NOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Now Business Description

Address 100 C. Palanca corner Dela Rosa and Gil Streets, Unit 5 - I, 5th Floor, OPL Building, Legaspi Village, Makati, PHL, 1229
Now Corp is engaged in the business of providing technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) products and services. The company's diverse products and services portfolio includes software application development and maintenance, collaboration software solutions, web integration, web and mobile applications development, technical and maintenance services, IT manpower and resource augmentation, project implementation and management, managed services outsourcing, and fixed wireless broadband services, among others. Its segments include Software Licenses and Services, IT Manpower and Resource Augmentation, and Broadband and Wireless Cable TV Services.
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