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Transaction Media NetworksTSE:5258 +1.86%64 Pretax Margin % is 1.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 4.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:5258 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円669.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, Transaction Media Networks ranks worse than 60.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transaction Media Networks's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5258'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.72 Med: 4.68 Max: 9.96
Current: -0.4
TSE:5258's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.28% of 2827
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs TSE:5258: -0.40
Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) 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.
Transaction Media Networks Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Transaction Media Networks Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
TSE:5258 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Transaction Media Networks'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.
Transaction Media Networks Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Transaction Media Networks's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transaction Media Networks'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.
Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1704 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Transaction Media Networks' Pretax Margin % too high?
Transaction Media Networks' current Pretax Margin % of 1.89% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.68. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. Transaction Media Networks' value of 1.89% is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1704 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transaction Media Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transaction Media Networks' Pretax Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1704 out of 2827 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Transaction Media Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. Transaction Media Networks' value of 1.89% is 46.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.68 vs. the industry median of 3.55, Transaction Media Networks 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.55, based on 2,827 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. Transaction Media Networks's current Pretax Margin % of 1.89% is 46.8% 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 Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transaction Media Networks's current Pretax Margin % is 1.89%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 4.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transaction Media Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円669.84, compared to a current price of 円438.00 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.89%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 4.68 and 46.8% below the Software industry median of 3.55. Transaction Media Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.89% 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円438.00 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円669.84.
GuruFocus considers Transaction Media Networks to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5258:
Pretax Margin %: 1.89% (60% below median its 10-year median of 4.68)
GF Value™: 円669.84 vs. price of 円438.00 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% below the Software median (#1704 of 2827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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