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System1 GroupSTU:BBA -0.52%78 Pretax Margin % is 9.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 7.14. GuruFocus rates STU:BBA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, System1 Group ranks better than 62.51% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. System1 Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.17 Mil. System1 Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.88 Mil. Therefore, System1 Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for System1 Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BBA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 7.14 Max: 14.17
Current: 5.79
STU:BBA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.51% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs STU:BBA: 5.79
System1 Group (STU:BBA) 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.
System1 Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
System1 Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for System1 Group'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.
STU:BBA vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, System1 Group'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.
System1 Group Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, System1 Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where System1 Group'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.
System1 Group (STU:BBA) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on System1 Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 7.14. Over the past decade, System1 Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 14.17. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #379 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is System1 Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
System1 Group's current Pretax Margin % of 9.50% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 14.17. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. System1 Group's value of 9.50% is 372.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #379 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, System1 Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System1 Group's Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #379 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts System1 Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. System1 Group's value of 9.50% is 372.6% above this benchmark. Historically, System1 Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 14.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 2.01, System1 Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,011 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. System1 Group's current Pretax Margin % of 9.50% is 372.6% 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 System1 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1 Group's current Pretax Margin % is 9.50%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group (STU:BBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.84, compared to a current price of €3.86 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.50%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 372.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. System1 Group'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 System1 Group (STU:BBA), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.50% 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 System1 Group (STU:BBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.86 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.84.
GuruFocus considers System1 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BBA:
Pretax Margin %: 9.50% (33% above median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: €4.84 vs. price of €3.86 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 372.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#379 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
System1 Group PLC is engaged in providing market research data and insight services. The company's geographical segments include the United States of America, Latin America (LatAm), the United Kingdom, the Rest Of Europe, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in the United Kingdom.
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