The historical rank and industry rank for Micro Systemation AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:W98'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 11.67 Max: 24.99
Current: 12.52
FRA:W98's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.37% of 2822
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.505
vs FRA:W98: 12.52
Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) 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.
Micro Systemation AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Micro Systemation AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micro Systemation AB'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:W98 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Micro Systemation AB'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.
Micro Systemation AB Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Micro Systemation AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micro Systemation AB'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.
Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Micro Systemation AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Micro Systemation AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.43 to 24.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #695 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Micro Systemation AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Micro Systemation AB's current Pretax Margin % is -7.31%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 24.99. Based on the distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #695 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Micro Systemation AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micro Systemation AB's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Micro Systemation AB ranks #695 out of 2822 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Micro Systemation AB in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Historically, Micro Systemation AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.43 to 24.99 over the past decade. 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 2,822 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 Micro Systemation AB 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. Micro Systemation AB's current Pretax Margin % is -7.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micro Systemation AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.88, compared to a current price of €6.28 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.31%. Micro Systemation AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.31% 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 Micro Systemation AB (FRA:W98) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Systemation AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.28 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.88.
GuruFocus considers Micro Systemation AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:W98:
Pretax Margin %: -7.31%
GF Value™: €5.88 vs. price of €6.28 (6.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W98 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Micro Systemation AB is engaged in product development, production, and sales of solutions within the area of mobile digital forensics. It provides software products to extract, analyse, and present data from digital devices, predominantly mobile phones. The Group has three main product families: XRY, XAMN, and XEC. The products are used mainly by police, military, and intelligence agencies and are effective tools for securing evidence. The majority of the Group's sales are generated in the European market, with the United Kingdom being a substantial contributor; the rest comes from North America and other regions.
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