The historical rank and industry rank for GBS Software AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:INW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -456.78 Med: -73.31 Max: 2091.43
Current: 2091.43
FRA:INW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.57% of 2823
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs FRA:INW: 2091.43
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) 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.
GBS Software AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GBS Software AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GBS Software AG'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.
FRA:INW vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software AG'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.
GBS Software AG Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GBS Software AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GBS Software AG'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.
GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) has a Pretax Margin % of 2,411.43% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GBS Software AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #12 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is GBS Software AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
GBS Software AG's current Pretax Margin % is 2,411.43%. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. GBS Software AG's value of 2,411.43% is 68601.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #12 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's Pretax Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #12 out of 2823 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places GBS Software AG in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. GBS Software AG's value of 2,411.43% is 68601.7% above this benchmark. 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 3.51, 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. GBS Software AG's current Pretax Margin % of 2,411.43% is 68601.7% 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBS Software AG's current Pretax Margin % is 2,411.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €4.12 — trading 255.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2,411.43% and 68601.7% above the Software industry median of 3.51. GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW), the current Pretax Margin % is 2,411.43% as of Dec. 2025. 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 GBS Software AG (FRA:INW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.12 is trading 255.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16.
GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:INW:
Pretax Margin %: 2,411.43%
GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €4.12 (255.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68601.7% above the Software median (#12 of 2823)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:INW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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