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ABM KnowledgewareBOM:531161 +5.21%72 Pretax Margin % is 8.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 25.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:531161 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹175.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,833 Software companies, ABM Knowledgeware ranks better than 80.55% on this metric.
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.
ABM Knowledgeware Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ABM Knowledgeware Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABM Knowledgeware'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.
BOM:531161 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, ABM Knowledgeware'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.
ABM Knowledgeware Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ABM Knowledgeware's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABM Knowledgeware'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.
ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ABM Knowledgeware and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 25.88. Over the past decade, ABM Knowledgeware's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.19 to 36.44. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Knowledgeware ranks #551 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is ABM Knowledgeware's Pretax Margin % too high?
ABM Knowledgeware's current Pretax Margin % of 8.44% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 25.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.19 to a high of 36.44. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.76. ABM Knowledgeware's value of 8.44% is 124.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Knowledgeware ranks #551 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABM Knowledgeware has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Knowledgeware's Pretax Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ABM Knowledgeware ranks #551 out of 2833 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ABM Knowledgeware in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.76. ABM Knowledgeware's value of 8.44% is 124.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ABM Knowledgeware's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.19 to 36.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.88 vs. the industry median of 3.76, ABM Knowledgeware 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 3.76, based on 2,833 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. ABM Knowledgeware's current Pretax Margin % of 8.44% is 124.5% 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 ABM Knowledgeware and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Knowledgeware's current Pretax Margin % is 8.44%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 25.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Knowledgeware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹175.31, compared to a current price of ₹199.95 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.44%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 25.88 and 124.5% above the Software industry median of 3.76. ABM Knowledgeware's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.44% 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 ABM Knowledgeware (BOM:531161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Knowledgeware stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹199.95 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹175.31.
GuruFocus considers ABM Knowledgeware to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531161:
Pretax Margin %: 8.44% (67% below median its 10-year median of 25.88)
GF Value™: ₹175.31 vs. price of ₹199.95 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.5% above the Software median (#551 of 2833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABM Knowledgeware Ltd is an information technology company. It is a software and services company engaged in computer programming, consultancy, and other related activities. The company also focuses on e-governance activities, information security, and technology-enabled applications. The project portfolio of the company includes Greenfield implementation, Brownfield Implementation, Transformation initiatives, Rollouts, Upgrades, AMS & ADM, and Cloud initiatives. The business operates in one business segment which is Software and Services. The company offers its services only to Indian customers.
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