Dassault Systemes SEDASTY -0.76%80 Pretax Margin % is 24.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 22.20. GuruFocus rates DASTY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,823 Software companies, Dassault Systemes SE ranks better than 89.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dassault Systemes SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DASTY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.52 Med: 22.2 Max: 24.2
Current: 24.2
DASTY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.73% of 2823
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs DASTY: 24.20
Dassault Systemes SE (OTCPK:DASTY) 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.
Dassault Systemes SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Dassault Systemes SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dassault Systemes SE'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.
DASTY vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Dassault Systemes SE'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.
Dassault Systemes SE Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dassault Systemes SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dassault Systemes SE'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.
Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 22.20. Over the past decade, Dassault Systemes SE's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 24.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #290 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Dassault Systemes SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
Dassault Systemes SE's current Pretax Margin % of 24.50% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.52 to a high of 24.20. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 24.50% is 594.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #290 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dassault Systemes SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Systemes SE's Pretax Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #290 out of 2823 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Dassault Systemes SE in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 24.50% is 594.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dassault Systemes SE's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 24.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.20 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Dassault Systemes SE 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 2,823 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. Dassault Systemes SE's current Pretax Margin % of 24.50% is 594.1% 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 Dassault Systemes SE 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. Dassault Systemes SE's current Pretax Margin % is 24.50%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 22.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Systemes SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.79, compared to a current price of $19.64 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.50%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.20 and 594.1% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Dassault Systemes SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.50% 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 Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.64 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.79.
GuruFocus considers Dassault Systemes SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DASTY:
Pretax Margin %: 24.50% (10% above median its 10-year median of 22.20)
GF Value™: $41.79 vs. price of $19.64 (53% below fair value)
Industry Position: 594.1% above the Software median (#290 of 2823)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DASTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of computer-assisted design and product lifecycle management software, serving customers like Boeing and Volkswagen throughout the production process. The company's flagship product, Catia, primarily serves the transportation, industrial equipment, and aerospace and defense industries. In life sciences, Dassault's Medidata cloud platform optimizes clinical trial efficiency and is the leader in electronic data capture.
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