The historical rank and industry rank for Heidrick & Struggles International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSII'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.99 Med: 7.4 Max: 10.63
Current: 5.13
HSII's Pretax Margin % is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.35
vs HSII: 5.13
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Pretax Margin % Chart
HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.08% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.40.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Pretax Margin % of 8.08% is near median its 10-year median of 7.40. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 8.08% is 51% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Pretax Margin % compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Pretax Margin % of 8.08% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 8.08% is 51% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Pretax Margin % of 8.08% is 51% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Pretax Margin % is 8.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 51% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.08% as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Pretax Margin %: 8.08% (near median its 10-year median of 7.40)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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