Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 67 Pretax Margin % is 52.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 24.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN584.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 93.13% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Gen Digital's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,064 Mil. Gen Digital's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN23,136 Mil. Therefore, Gen Digital's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.52 Med: 24.88 Max: 37.27
Current: 30.22
MEX:GEN's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.13% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs MEX:GEN: 30.22
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) 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.
Gen Digital Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Gen Digital Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital'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.
MEX:GEN vs TOST, RBRK, DOCN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a Pretax Margin % of 52.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 24.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #194 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Gen Digital's Pretax Margin % too high?
Gen Digital's current Pretax Margin % of 52.14% is 110% above median its 10-year median of 24.88. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Gen Digital's value of 52.14% is 1377.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #194 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's Pretax Margin % compare to TOST and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #194 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Gen Digital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. Gen Digital's value of 52.14% is 1377.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.88 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Gen Digital 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. Gen Digital's current Pretax Margin % of 52.14% is 1377.1% 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 Gen Digital 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. Gen Digital's current Pretax Margin % is 52.14%, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 24.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN584.33, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 52.14%, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 24.88 and 1377.1% above the Software industry median of 3.53. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current Pretax Margin % is 52.14% 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN440.00 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN584.33.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
Pretax Margin %: 52.14% (110% above median its 10-year median of 24.88)
GF Value™: MXN584.33 vs. price of MXN440.00 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1377.1% above the Software median (#194 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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