FactSet Research SystemsFRA:FA1 -1.12%80 Pretax Margin % is 26.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 28.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:FA1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €412.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 59.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FactSet Research Systems's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FA1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.06 Med: 28.99 Max: 40.9
Current: 29.99
FRA:FA1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.97% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.51
vs FRA:FA1: 29.99
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) 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.
FactSet Research Systems Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FactSet Research Systems 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.
FRA:FA1 vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems'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.
FactSet Research Systems Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems'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.
FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.37% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.99. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 40.90. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #311 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Pretax Margin % too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Pretax Margin % of 26.37% is near median its 10-year median of 28.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.06 to a high of 40.90. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.51. FactSet Research Systems' value of 26.37% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #311 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Pretax Margin % compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #311 out of 777 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.51. FactSet Research Systems' value of 26.37% is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 40.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.99 vs. the industry median of 20.51, FactSet Research Systems 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.51, based on 777 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. FactSet Research Systems's current Pretax Margin % of 26.37% is 28.6% 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 FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Pretax Margin % is 26.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FactSet Research Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €412.33, compared to a current price of €199.05 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.99 and 28.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.51. FactSet Research Systems' 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 FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.37% as of Feb. 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 FactSet Research Systems (FRA:FA1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €199.05 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €412.33.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FA1:
Pretax Margin %: 26.37% (near median its 10-year median of 28.99)
GF Value™: €412.33 vs. price of €199.05 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Capital Markets median (#311 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. The company aggregates data from third-party data suppliers, news sources, exchanges, brokerages, and contributors into its workstations. In addition, it provides essential portfolio analytics that companies use to monitor portfolios and address reporting requirements. Buy-side clients (including wealth and corporate clients) account for over 80% of FactSet's annual subscription value. In 2015, the company acquired Portware, a provider of trade execution software. In 2017, it acquired BISAM, a risk management and performance measurement provider. In 2022, it completed its purchase of CUSIP Global Services.
80GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:FA1
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:FA1 has been successfully added to your 
