ExperianBSP:EXPB31 82 Pretax Margin % is 22.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 20.66. GuruFocus rates BSP:EXPB31 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$374.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Experian ranks better than 89.2% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Experian's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,104 Mil. Experian's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$22,880 Mil. Therefore, Experian's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Experian's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:EXPB31'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.74 Med: 20.66 Max: 24.71
Current: 23.1
BSP:EXPB31's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.2% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs BSP:EXPB31: 23.10
Experian (BSP:EXPB31) 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.
Experian Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Experian Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Experian'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.
BSP:EXPB31 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Experian'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.
Experian Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Experian's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Experian'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.
Experian (BSP:EXPB31) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Experian and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.66. Over the past decade, Experian's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.74 to 24.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Experian ranks #116 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Experian's Pretax Margin % too high?
Experian's current Pretax Margin % of 22.31% is near median its 10-year median of 20.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.74 to a high of 24.71. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Experian's value of 22.31% is 317% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Experian ranks #116 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Experian has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Experian's Pretax Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Experian ranks #116 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Experian in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Experian's value of 22.31% is 317% above this benchmark. Historically, Experian's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.74 to 24.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.66 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Experian 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. Experian's current Pretax Margin % of 22.31% is 317% 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 Experian 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. Experian's current Pretax Margin % is 22.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Experian stock overvalued right now?
Experian (BSP:EXPB31) has a current Pretax Margin % of 22.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$374.24, compared to a current price of R$239.00 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.66 and 317% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. Experian's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Experian (BSP:EXPB31), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.31% 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 Experian (BSP:EXPB31) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Experian stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$239.00 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$374.24.
Key valuation signals for BSP:EXPB31:
Pretax Margin %: 22.31% (near median its 10-year median of 20.66)
GF Value™: R$374.24 vs. price of R$239.00 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 317% above the Business Services median (#116 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EXPB31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Experian is one of the leading credit bureaus in North America and the United Kingdom, providing the consumer information that is the basis for making lending decisions. The company also provides decision analytics, marketing data, and direct-to-consumer credit products and services. Roughly one quarter of the company's revenue is generated outside of North America and the United Kingdom, primarily in Latin America and Asia.
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