California Software CoNSE:CALSOFT -2.07%89 Pretax Margin % is 88.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 382% above its 10-year median of 18.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:CALSOFT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹27.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, California Software Co ranks better than 98.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Software Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CALSOFT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.54 Med: 18.33 Max: 72.87
Current: 72.87
NSE:CALSOFT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.54% of 2817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.57
vs NSE:CALSOFT: 72.87
California Software Co (NSE:CALSOFT) 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.
California Software Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
California Software Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for California Software Co'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.
NSE:CALSOFT vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, California Software Co'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.
California Software Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, California Software Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Software Co'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.
California Software Co (NSE:CALSOFT) has a Pretax Margin % of 88.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on California Software Co and its competitors. This is 382% above median its historical median of 18.33. According to the industry distribution chart, California Software Co ranks #41 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is California Software Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
California Software Co's current Pretax Margin % of 88.35% is 382% above median its 10-year median of 18.33. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. California Software Co's value of 88.35% is 2374.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Software Co ranks #41 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Software Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Software Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, California Software Co ranks #41 out of 2817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places California Software Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. California Software Co's value of 88.35% is 2374.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.33 vs. the industry median of 3.57, California Software Co 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 3.57, based on 2,817 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. California Software Co's current Pretax Margin % of 88.35% is 2374.8% 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 California Software Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Software Co's current Pretax Margin % is 88.35%, which is 382% above median its own 10-year median of 18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Software Co (NSE:CALSOFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹27.37, compared to a current price of ₹22.29 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 88.35%, which is 382% above median its 10-year median of 18.33 and 2374.8% above the Software industry median of 3.57. California Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 California Software Co (NSE:CALSOFT), the current Pretax Margin % is 88.35% 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 California Software Co (NSE:CALSOFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Software Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.29 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹27.37.
GuruFocus considers California Software Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CALSOFT:
Pretax Margin %: 88.35% (382% above median its 10-year median of 18.33)
GF Value™: ₹27.37 vs. price of ₹22.29 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2374.8% above the Software median (#41 of 2817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CALSOFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Software Co Ltd is a software product development company. It is engaged in providing outsourcing enterprise software solutions, information technology solutions, and product engineering services. The products and services offered by the company include CRM, e-commerce, Food Delivery App, Pharmacy, ERP, Marketing, and other services.
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