The historical rank and industry rank for LifeStance Health Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LFST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.9 Med: -12.09 Max: 3.71
Current: 2.25
LFST's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.14% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs LFST: 2.25
LifeStance Health Group (NAS:LFST) 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.
LifeStance Health Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LifeStance Health Group 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LifeStance Health Group'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.
LifeStance Health Group Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LifeStance Health Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LifeStance Health Group'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.
LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #375 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is LifeStance Health Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
LifeStance Health Group's current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.97. LifeStance Health Group's value of 4.90% is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #375 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LifeStance Health Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStance Health Group's Pretax Margin % compare to NHC and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #375 out of 668 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LifeStance Health Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.97. LifeStance Health Group's value of 4.90% is 23.4% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 3.97, based on 668 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. LifeStance Health Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 23.4% 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeStance Health Group's current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeStance Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group (LFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.22, compared to a current price of $9.65 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.90% and 23.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 3.97. LifeStance Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.90% 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.65 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22.
GuruFocus considers LifeStance Health Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LFST:
Pretax Margin %: 4.90%
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $9.65 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#375 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LifeStance Health Group Inc is a mental healthcare company that operates as a provider of outpatient mental health services, spanning psychiatric evaluations and treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and individual, family, and group therapy. It treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, using evidence-based approaches to ensure effective treatment. The group has a single operating and reportable segment of mental health services.
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