IONOS Group SEFRA:IOS -2.29%54 Pretax Margin % is 22.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 15.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:IOS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IONOS Group SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IOS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.66 Med: 15.69 Max: 23.82
Current: 23.82
FRA:IOS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.38% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs FRA:IOS: 23.82
IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) 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.
IONOS Group SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group 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.
FRA:IOS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group SE Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on IONOS Group SE and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 15.69. Over the past decade, IONOS Group SE's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 23.82. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #300 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is IONOS Group SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Pretax Margin % of 22.25% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 15.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.66 to a high of 23.82. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. IONOS Group SE's value of 22.25% is 530.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #300 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #300 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places IONOS Group SE in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. IONOS Group SE's value of 22.25% is 530.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IONOS Group SE's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 23.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.69 vs. the industry median of 3.53, IONOS Group 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 2,825 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. IONOS Group SE's current Pretax Margin % of 22.25% is 530.3% 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 IONOS Group 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. IONOS Group SE's current Pretax Margin % is 22.25%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 15.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.89, compared to a current price of €26.48 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.25%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 15.69 and 530.3% above the Software industry median of 3.53. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.25% 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 IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.48 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.89.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IOS:
Pretax Margin %: 22.25% (42% above median its 10-year median of 15.69)
GF Value™: €24.89 vs. price of €26.48 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 530.3% above the Software median (#300 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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