Hrvatski Telekom DDZAG:HT -1.42%100 Pretax Margin % is 13.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 14.07. GuruFocus rates ZAG:HT with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks better than 73.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hrvatski Telekom DD's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:HT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.57 Med: 14.07 Max: 17.12
Current: 17.12
ZAG:HT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.91% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs ZAG:HT: 17.12
Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) 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.
Hrvatski Telekom DD Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hrvatski Telekom DD Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hrvatski Telekom DD'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Hrvatski Telekom 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.
Hrvatski Telekom DD Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Hrvatski Telekom DD's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hrvatski Telekom 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.
Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hrvatski Telekom DD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.07. Over the past decade, Hrvatski Telekom DD's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.57 to 17.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #96 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Hrvatski Telekom DD's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Pretax Margin % of 13.79% is near median its 10-year median of 14.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.57 to a high of 17.12. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Hrvatski Telekom DD's value of 13.79% is 80.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #96 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hrvatski Telekom DD has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hrvatski Telekom DD's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Hrvatski Telekom DD ranks #96 out of 368 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hrvatski Telekom DD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Hrvatski Telekom DD's value of 13.79% is 80.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hrvatski Telekom DD's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.57 to 17.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.07 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Hrvatski Telekom 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 7.64, based on 368 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. Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Pretax Margin % of 13.79% is 80.5% 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hrvatski Telekom DD's current Pretax Margin % is 13.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hrvatski Telekom DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.80, compared to a current price of €41.60 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.07 and 80.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. Hrvatski Telekom DD's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.79% 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 Hrvatski Telekom DD (ZAG:HT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hrvatski Telekom DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €41.60 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.80.
GuruFocus considers Hrvatski Telekom DD to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:HT:
Pretax Margin %: 13.79% (near median its 10-year median of 14.07)
GF Value™: €39.80 vs. price of €41.60 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#96 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:HT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hrvatski Telekom DD is a provider of telecommunication and digital services in the Republic of Croatia. It offers fixed and mobile telephony services as well as wholesale, Internet, and data. The company's business segments are Residential, Business, Other and Crnogorski Telekom. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Residential unit segment that includes marketing, sales, and customer services, focused on providing mobile, fixed-line telecommunications, electricity, and TV distribution and services to residential customers. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Republic of Croatia.
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