Argo GraphicsARGPF 85 Pretax Margin % is 17.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates ARGPF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,821 Software companies, Argo Graphics ranks better than 95.92% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Argo Graphics's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.4 Mil. Argo Graphics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $142.6 Mil. Therefore, Argo Graphics's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argo Graphics's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ARGPF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.73 Med: 14.33 Max: 38.36
Current: 38.36
ARGPF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.92% of 2821
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs ARGPF: 38.36
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.
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Argo Graphics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argo Graphics'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.
ARGPF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Argo Graphics'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.
Argo Graphics Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Argo Graphics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argo Graphics'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.
Argo Graphics (ARGPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Argo Graphics and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 14.33. Over the past decade, Argo Graphics' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.73 to 38.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #115 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Argo Graphics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Argo Graphics' current Pretax Margin % of 17.84% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.73 to a high of 38.36. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. Argo Graphics' value of 17.84% is 409.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #115 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argo Graphics has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Graphics' Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #115 out of 2821 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Argo Graphics in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. Argo Graphics' value of 17.84% is 409.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Argo Graphics' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.73 to 38.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.33 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Argo Graphics 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.50, based on 2,821 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. Argo Graphics's current Pretax Margin % of 17.84% is 409.7% 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 Argo Graphics and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argo Graphics's current Pretax Margin % is 17.84%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Graphics stock overvalued right now?
Argo Graphics (ARGPF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 17.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.06, compared to a current price of $9.54 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.84%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.33 and 409.7% above the Software industry median of 3.50. Argo Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Argo Graphics (ARGPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.84% 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 Argo Graphics (ARGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Graphics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.54 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.06.
Key valuation signals for ARGPF:
Pretax Margin %: 17.84% (24% above median its 10-year median of 14.33)
GF Value™: $13.06 vs. price of $9.54 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 409.7% above the Software median (#115 of 2821)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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