ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.50%72 Pretax Margin % is 27.89% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2045% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.40. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 68.5% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Scholastic's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €78 Mil. Scholastic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €278 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.03 Med: 1.3 Max: 7.41
Current: 7.41
STU:SL1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.5% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.975
vs STU:SL1: 7.41
Scholastic (STU:SL1) 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.
Scholastic Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Scholastic Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Pretax Margin % of 27.89% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 2045% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #320 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Scholastic's Pretax Margin % too high?
Scholastic's current Pretax Margin % of 27.89% is 2045% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Scholastic's value of 27.89% is 1312.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #320 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Pretax Margin % compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #320 out of 1016 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Scholastic's value of 27.89% is 1312.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.98, Scholastic 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 1.98, based on 1,016 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. Scholastic's current Pretax Margin % of 27.89% is 1312.2% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current Pretax Margin % is 27.89%, which is 2045% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current Pretax Margin % of 27.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.40, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 27.89%, which is 2045% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 1312.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.98. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.89% as of Feb. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.40.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Pretax Margin %: 27.89% (2045% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: €33.40 vs. price of €39.80 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1312.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#320 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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