Columbus ASLTS:0NPJ 71 Pretax Margin % is 3.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates LTS:0NPJ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,823 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 54.62% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Columbus AS's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13 Mil. Columbus AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr418 Mil. Therefore, Columbus AS's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0NPJ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 2.94 Max: 9
Current: 1.8
LTS:0NPJ's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.62% of 2823
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs LTS:0NPJ: 1.80
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) 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.
Columbus AS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Columbus AS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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.
LTS:0NPJ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Columbus AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Columbus AS's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1542 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Columbus AS's Pretax Margin % too high?
Columbus AS's current Pretax Margin % of 3.21% is near median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 9.00. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Columbus AS's value of 3.21% is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1542 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1542 out of 2823 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Columbus AS's value of 3.21% is 8.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbus AS's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Columbus AS has consistently been below 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 3.51, based on 2,823 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. Columbus AS's current Pretax Margin % of 3.21% is 8.5% below 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 Columbus AS 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. Columbus AS's current Pretax Margin % is 3.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.52, compared to a current price of kr9.94 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 8.5% below the Software industry median of 3.51. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.21% 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 Columbus AS (LTS:0NPJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr9.94 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.52.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NPJ:
Pretax Margin %: 3.21% (near median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: kr9.52 vs. price of kr9.94 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% below the Software median (#1542 of 2823)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NPJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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