The historical rank and industry rank for Forrester Research's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FORR'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.09 Med: 4.3 Max: 9.42
Current: -12.7
FORR's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.78% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs FORR: -12.70
Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 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.
Forrester Research Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Forrester Research Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.
FORR vs RGP, GLAI, NORD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research (FORR) has a Pretax Margin % of -21.91% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #932 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Forrester Research's Pretax Margin % too high?
Forrester Research's current Pretax Margin % is -21.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #932 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's Pretax Margin % compare to RGP and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #932 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. 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. 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 Forrester Research 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. Forrester Research's current Pretax Margin % is -21.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.73, compared to a current price of $7.97 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -21.91%. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current Pretax Margin % is -21.91% 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.97 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.73.
GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FORR:
Pretax Margin %: -21.91%
GF Value™: $13.73 vs. price of $7.97 (42% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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