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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. ScanSource's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $98 Mil.
ScanSource's pretax margin was 3.14%.
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest Pretax Margin was 3.36%. The lowest was -2.36%. And the median was 2.78%.
ScanSource (NAS:SCSC) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
ScanSource's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest Pretax Margin was 3.36%. The lowest was -2.36%. And the median was 2.78%.
* 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.
ScanSource Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
ScanSource Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income 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.
SCSC vs NLST, CLMB, EACO: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.
ScanSource Pre-Tax Income vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $98 Mil.
* 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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Pre-Tax Income of $98 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors.
Is ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income too high?
ScanSource's current Pre-Tax Income is $98 Mil. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income compare to NLST and CLMB?
ScanSource's Pre-Tax Income of $98 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Hardware company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors. ScanSource's current Pre-Tax Income is $98 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.77, compared to a current price of $54.69 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $98 Mil. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ScanSource (SCSC), the current Pre-Tax Income is $98 Mil 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.69 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.77.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Pre-Tax Income: $98 Mil
GF Value™: $43.77 vs. price of $54.69 (24.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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