CG (The Carlyle Group) Pretax Margin %: -50.78% (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $42.76
GF Value $55.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin %?

The Carlyle Group CG +4.14% 63 Pretax Margin % is -50.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, The Carlyle Group ranks worse than 71.65% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. The Carlyle Group's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-179 Mil. The Carlyle Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $353 Mil. Therefore, The Carlyle Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -50.78%.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CG' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.38   Med: 38.52   Max: 72.81
Current: 27.91


CG's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
71.65% of 1580 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.475 vs CG: 27.91

The Carlyle Group  (NAS:CG) 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.


The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms


The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Carlyle Group'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.

The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin % Chart

The Carlyle Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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The Carlyle Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.66 45.08 14.96 46.37 -50.78

CG vs BEN, PS, PSLV: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Carlyle Group'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.


The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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The Carlyle Group Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1159.2/3213.2
=36.08 %

The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-179/352.5
=-50.78 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -50.78% mean?
The Carlyle Group (CG) has a Pretax Margin % of -50.78% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Carlyle Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1132 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Carlyle Group's current Pretax Margin % is -50.78%. Based on the distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1132 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Carlyle Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Carlyle Group's Pretax Margin % compare to BEN and PS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1132 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Carlyle Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.48, based on 1,580 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. 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 The Carlyle Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Carlyle Group's current Pretax Margin % is -50.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Carlyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group (CG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.02, compared to a current price of $42.76 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -50.78%. The Carlyle Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Carlyle Group (CG), the current Pretax Margin % is -50.78% 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 The Carlyle Group (CG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $42.76 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.02. GuruFocus considers The Carlyle Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CG:

  • Pretax Margin %: -50.78%
  • GF Value™: $55.02 vs. price of $42.76 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Carlyle Group Business Description

Address 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20004-2505
Carlyle Group is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $476.9 billion in total AUM, including $336.8 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, which includes its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources offerings (with $163.6 billion in total AUM and $101.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), global credit ($211.3 billion/$169.5 billion), and investment/fund solutions, known as Carlyle AlphInvest ($101.0 billion/$65.9 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Carlyle operates through 29 offices across five continents, serving more than 3,100 active carry fund investors from 87 countries.
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