IOT (Samsara) Pretax Margin %: 10.22% (As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Samsara Pretax Margin %?

Samsara IOT +7.45% 76 Pretax Margin % is 10.22% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IOT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Samsara ranks better than 51.65% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Samsara's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $49 Mil. Samsara's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $479 Mil. Therefore, Samsara's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.22%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Samsara's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

IOT' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -187.61   Med: -37.37   Max: 4.07
Current: 4.07


IOT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
51.65% of 2825 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53 vs IOT: 4.07

Samsara  (NYSE:IOT) 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.


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Samsara Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsara'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.

Samsara Pretax Margin % Chart

Samsara Annual Data
Trend Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -82.61 -37.37 -30.23 -12.04 0.06

Samsara Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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IOT vs OKTA, FFIV, AKAM: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Samsara'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.


Samsara Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Samsara's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samsara's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Samsara Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Samsara's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=0.906/1618.635
=0.06 %

Samsara's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=48.927/478.844
=10.22 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 10.22% mean?
Samsara (IOT) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.22% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Samsara and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsara ranks #1366 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Samsara's Pretax Margin % too high?
Samsara's current Pretax Margin % is 10.22%. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Samsara's value of 10.22% is 189.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsara ranks #1366 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsara has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsara's Pretax Margin % compare to OKTA and FFIV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Samsara ranks #1366 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Samsara in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Samsara's value of 10.22% is 189.5% 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 3.53, 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. Samsara's current Pretax Margin % of 10.22% is 189.5% 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 Samsara 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. Samsara's current Pretax Margin % is 10.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsara (IOT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.24, compared to a current price of $31.14 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.22% and 189.5% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Samsara's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Samsara (IOT), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.22% as of Apr. 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 Samsara (IOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsara stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.14 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.24. GuruFocus considers Samsara to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IOT:

  • Pretax Margin %: 10.22%
  • GF Value™: $56.24 vs. price of $31.14 (44.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 189.5% above the Software median (#1366 of 2825)

No single metric tells the full story. See the IOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Samsara Business Description

Other Exchanges IOT:MexicoYL8:Germany
Address 1 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Samsara Inc provides an end-to-end solution for operations. The company's Connected Operations Platform consolidates data from its IoT devices and a growing ecosystem of connected assets and third-party systems, and makes it easy for organizations to access, analyze, and act on data insights using its cloud dashboard, custom alerts and reports, mobile apps, and workflows. The company derives almost all of its revenue from subscription services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. The company's customers range from small and medium-sized businesses to state and local governments.
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