COSOLASX:COS 37 Pretax Margin % is -0.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:COS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, COSOL ranks better than 53.06% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. COSOL's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.2 Mil. COSOL's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$49.6 Mil. Therefore, COSOL's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for COSOL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:COS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 13.54 Max: 16.06
Current: 4.71
ASX:COS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 53.06% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs ASX:COS: 4.71
COSOL (ASX:COS) 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.
COSOL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
COSOL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for COSOL'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.
ASX:COS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, COSOL'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.
COSOL Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, COSOL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSOL'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.
COSOL (ASX:COS) has a Pretax Margin % of -0.50% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on COSOL and its competitors. Over the past decade, COSOL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 16.06. According to the industry distribution chart, COSOL ranks #1326 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is COSOL's Pretax Margin % too high?
COSOL's current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 16.06. Based on the distribution chart, COSOL ranks #1326 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COSOL has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSOL's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, COSOL ranks #1326 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts COSOL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Historically, COSOL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 16.06 over the past decade. 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 3.53, based on 2,825 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. 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 COSOL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSOL's current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSOL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSOL (ASX:COS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.99, compared to a current price of A$0.21 — trading 78.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -0.50%. COSOL's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 COSOL (ASX:COS), the current Pretax Margin % is -0.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 COSOL (ASX:COS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSOL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.21 is trading 78.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.99.
GuruFocus considers COSOL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:COS:
Pretax Margin %: -0.50%
GF Value™: A$0.99 vs. price of A$0.21 (78.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:COS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSOL Ltd operates in the Information Technology(IT) and business services industry and provides EAM (enterprise asset management) related solutions and infrastructure-focused systems. It offers services such as digital business solutions which include business process and strategic reviews, implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP)/EAM solutions, data migration, and ongoing support services to clients. The company's revenue is generated from EAM/ERP support services; data migration, and legacy data services. Its geographical segment includes COSOL Asia Pacific and COSOL North America. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region.
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