AccentureHAM:CSA -0.76%77 Pretax Margin % is 16.83% as of May. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates HAM:CSA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €308.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Accenture ranks better than 79.4% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Accenture's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €2,696 Mil. Accenture's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €16,023 Mil. Therefore, Accenture's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 16.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Accenture's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CSA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.76 Med: 14.84 Max: 16.1
Current: 14.57
HAM:CSA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.4% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs HAM:CSA: 14.57
Accenture (HAM:CSA) 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.
Accenture Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Accenture Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Accenture'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.
HAM:CSA vs FISV, CTSH, FIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accenture'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.
Accenture Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Accenture's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accenture'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.
Accenture (HAM:CSA) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.83% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Accenture and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 14.84. Over the past decade, Accenture's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.76 to 16.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #582 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Accenture's Pretax Margin % too high?
Accenture's current Pretax Margin % of 16.83% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.76 to a high of 16.10. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Accenture's value of 16.83% is 376.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accenture ranks #582 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Accenture has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accenture's Pretax Margin % compare to FISV and CTSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #582 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Accenture in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Accenture's value of 16.83% is 376.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Accenture's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.76 to 16.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Accenture 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. Accenture's current Pretax Margin % of 16.83% is 376.8% 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 Accenture 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. Accenture's current Pretax Margin % is 16.83%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accenture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture (HAM:CSA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €308.58, compared to a current price of €111.30 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.83%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 376.8% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Accenture's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Accenture (HAM:CSA), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.83% as of May. 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 Accenture (HAM:CSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €111.30 is trading 63.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €308.58.
GuruFocus considers Accenture to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CSA:
Pretax Margin %: 16.83% (13% above median its 10-year median of 14.84)
GF Value™: €308.58 vs. price of €111.30 (63.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 376.8% above the Software median (#582 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount, with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.
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