Telekom Austria AGWBO:TKA -3.55%76 Pretax Margin % is 13.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 12.72. GuruFocus rates WBO:TKA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Austria AG ranks better than 66.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Austria AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:TKA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.89 Med: 12.72 Max: 16.6
Current: 14.38
WBO:TKA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.39% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs WBO:TKA: 14.38
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) 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.
Telekom Austria AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Telekom Austria AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telekom Austria AG'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.
WBO:TKA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Austria AG'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.
Telekom Austria AG Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Austria AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Austria AG'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.
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.72. Over the past decade, Telekom Austria AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.89 to 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #123 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Telekom Austria AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Telekom Austria AG's current Pretax Margin % of 13.60% is near median its 10-year median of 12.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.89 to a high of 16.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Telekom Austria AG's value of 13.60% is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #123 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telekom Austria AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Austria AG's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #123 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Telekom Austria AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Telekom Austria AG's value of 13.60% is 78.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Telekom Austria AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.89 to 16.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.72 vs. the industry median of 7.60, Telekom Austria AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.60, based on 366 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. Telekom Austria AG's current Pretax Margin % of 13.60% is 78.9% 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 Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telekom Austria AG's current Pretax Margin % is 13.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Austria AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.03, compared to a current price of €9.78 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.72 and 78.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.60. Telekom Austria AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.60% 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.78 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.03.
GuruFocus considers Telekom Austria AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:TKA:
Pretax Margin %: 13.60% (near median its 10-year median of 12.72)
GF Value™: €9.03 vs. price of €9.78 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#123 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Austria AG is a telecommunications provider. The company offers products and services in the areas of voice telephony, broadband Internet, mobile and home entertainment, as well as smart home, data and IT solutions, wholesale, payment solutions, and digital services. It generates income in the form of Service revenues and Equipment revenues. Geographically, the company operates across Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Belarus. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in Austria.
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