IPHASX:IPH -1.55%86 Pretax Margin % is 15.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 19.52. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, IPH ranks better than 75.88% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. IPH's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$55.7 Mil. IPH's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$363.9 Mil. Therefore, IPH's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPH's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.69 Med: 19.52 Max: 36.64
Current: 13.44
ASX:IPH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.88% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs ASX:IPH: 13.44
IPH (ASX:IPH) 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.
IPH Pretax Margin % Related Terms
IPH Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPH'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:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH'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.
IPH Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPH'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.
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.31% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on IPH and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 19.52. Over the past decade, IPH's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 36.64. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #259 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is IPH's Pretax Margin % too high?
IPH's current Pretax Margin % of 15.31% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 19.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.69 to a high of 36.64. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. IPH's value of 15.31% is 186.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #259 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #259 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places IPH in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. IPH's value of 15.31% is 186.2% above this benchmark. Historically, IPH's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 36.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.52 vs. the industry median of 5.35, IPH 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 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. IPH's current Pretax Margin % of 15.31% is 186.2% 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 IPH and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPH's current Pretax Margin % is 15.31%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 19.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.13, compared to a current price of A$3.80 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.31%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 19.52 and 186.2% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.31% 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.80 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.13.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
Pretax Margin %: 15.31% (22% below median its 10-year median of 19.52)
GF Value™: A$7.13 vs. price of A$3.80 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 186.2% above the Business Services median (#259 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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