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Ericsson Nikola Tesla DDZAG:ERNT +0.49%76 Pretax Margin % is 12.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 7.61. GuruFocus rates ZAG:ERNT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks better than 54.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:ERNT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93 Med: 7.61 Max: 9.32
Current: 8.95
ZAG:ERNT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.67% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs ZAG:ERNT: 8.95
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) 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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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.
ZAG:ERNT vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.34% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 7.61. Over the past decade, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 9.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #165 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Pretax Margin % of 12.34% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 7.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 9.32. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 12.34% is 62.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #165 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #165 out of 364 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 12.34% is 62.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 9.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.61 vs. the industry median of 7.60, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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 364 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. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Pretax Margin % of 12.34% is 62.4% 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Pretax Margin % is 12.34%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 7.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.57, compared to a current price of €205.00 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.34%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 7.61 and 62.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.60. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.34% 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €205.00 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.57.
GuruFocus considers Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:ERNT:
Pretax Margin %: 12.34% (62% above median its 10-year median of 7.61)
GF Value™: €183.57 vs. price of €205.00 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#165 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:ERNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD is a provider of communication products and services and ICT solutions related to healthcare, national and public safety, state administration, transport, utilities, and multimedia communication. The company's principal activities include research and development of telecommunications software and services, design, testing, and integration of total communications solutions, managed services, supply, and maintenance of communications solutions and ICT solutions, towards customers within the Ericsson Group, customers in the Republic of Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and several customers in Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates in four segments Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Others. It earns maximum revenue from Networks segment.
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