Consensus Cloud SolutionsCCSI +4.53%69 Pretax Margin % is 36.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 33.75. GuruFocus rates CCSI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks better than 94.69% 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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Consensus Cloud Solutions 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.
CCSI vs SWMR, HQ, SABR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Consensus Cloud Solutions'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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Consensus Cloud Solutions's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consensus Cloud Solutions'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.
Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Consensus Cloud Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.75. Over the past decade, Consensus Cloud Solutions' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 27.29 to 46.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #150 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions' Pretax Margin % too high?
Consensus Cloud Solutions' current Pretax Margin % of 36.23% is near median its 10-year median of 33.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.29 to a high of 46.04. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 36.23% is 926.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #150 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Consensus Cloud Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consensus Cloud Solutions' Pretax Margin % compare to SWMR and HQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Consensus Cloud Solutions ranks #150 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Consensus Cloud Solutions in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Consensus Cloud Solutions' value of 36.23% is 926.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Consensus Cloud Solutions' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 27.29 to 46.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.75 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Consensus Cloud Solutions 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. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Pretax Margin % of 36.23% is 926.3% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions 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. Consensus Cloud Solutions's current Pretax Margin % is 36.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consensus Cloud Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.77, compared to a current price of $36.67 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.75 and 926.3% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Consensus Cloud Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.23% 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 Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consensus Cloud Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.67 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.77.
GuruFocus considers Consensus Cloud Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CCSI:
Pretax Margin %: 36.23% (near median its 10-year median of 33.75)
GF Value™: $23.77 vs. price of $36.67 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 926.3% above the Software median (#150 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consensus Cloud Solutions Inc is a provider of secure information delivery services with a scalable Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform. It is engaged in the fax cloud business. The company's offerings include communication, data extraction, and digital signature solutions that enable users to securely access, exchange, and manage information across organizational and geographic boundaries. It serves multiple industry verticals, including healthcare, government, financial services, legal, and education. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and other countries. It derives the maximum revenue from the United States.
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