Plus500STU:P55 +0.27%72 Pretax Margin % is 45.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 53.58. GuruFocus rates STU:P55 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Plus500 ranks better than 75.06% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Plus500's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €134.2 Mil. Plus500's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €293.9 Mil. Therefore, Plus500's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plus500's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:P55'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.35 Med: 53.58 Max: 69.82
Current: 46.45
STU:P55's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.06% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs STU:P55: 46.45
Plus500 (STU:P55) 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.
Plus500 Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Plus500 Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plus500'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:P55 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Plus500'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.
Plus500 Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Plus500's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plus500'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.
Plus500 (STU:P55) has a Pretax Margin % of 45.66% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Plus500 and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 53.58. Over the past decade, Plus500's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 46.35 to 69.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Plus500 ranks #193 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Plus500's Pretax Margin % too high?
Plus500's current Pretax Margin % of 45.66% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 53.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.35 to a high of 69.82. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Plus500's value of 45.66% is 124.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plus500 ranks #193 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plus500 has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plus500's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Plus500 ranks #193 out of 774 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Plus500 in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Plus500's value of 45.66% is 124.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Plus500's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 46.35 to 69.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.58 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Plus500 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.32, based on 774 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. Plus500's current Pretax Margin % of 45.66% is 124.7% 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 Plus500 and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plus500's current Pretax Margin % is 45.66%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 53.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plus500 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plus500 (STU:P55) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.61, compared to a current price of €55.35 — trading 69.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 45.66%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 53.58 and 124.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.32. Plus500's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Plus500 (STU:P55), the current Pretax Margin % is 45.66% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plus500 (STU:P55) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plus500 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €55.35 is trading 69.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.61.
GuruFocus considers Plus500 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:P55:
Pretax Margin %: 45.66% (15% below median its 10-year median of 53.58)
GF Value™: €32.61 vs. price of €55.35 (69.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.7% above the Capital Markets median (#193 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:P55 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plus500 Ltd is a multi-asset fintech group operating proprietary technology-based trading platforms. It offers customers a range of trading products, including OTC, share dealing, as well as futures and options on futures. The company's revenue comprises trading income and interest income. Geographically, it derives revenue from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the rest of the world.
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