Vista Group InternationalASX:VGL +3.36%83 Pretax Margin % is 6.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:VGL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Vista Group International ranks worse than 52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista Group International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VGL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.49 Med: 1.94 Max: 59.86
Current: 2.68
ASX:VGL's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs ASX:VGL: 2.68
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) 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.
Vista Group International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vista Group International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:VGL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vista Group International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.21% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vista Group International and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1469 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Vista Group International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vista Group International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.21% is 220% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Vista Group International's value of 6.21% is 75.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1469 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Pretax Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1469 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Vista Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Vista Group International's value of 6.21% is 75.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Vista Group International 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 3.53, 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. Vista Group International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.21% is 75.9% 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 Vista Group International 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. Vista Group International's current Pretax Margin % is 6.21%, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.29, compared to a current price of A$2.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.21%, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 75.9% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.21% 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.29.
GuruFocus considers Vista Group International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VGL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.21% (220% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: A$2.29 vs. price of A$2.00 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% above the Software median (#1469 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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