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ICF InternationalSTU:G6V 84 Pretax Margin % is 6.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates STU:G6V with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, ICF International ranks better than 53.22% on this metric.
ICF International (STU:G6V) 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.
ICF International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ICF International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICF International'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.
STU:G6V vs CRAI, HURN, ROMA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ICF International'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.
ICF International Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ICF International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICF International'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.
ICF International (STU:G6V) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.91% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ICF International and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, ICF International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.72 to 6.84. According to the industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #501 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is ICF International's Pretax Margin % too high?
ICF International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.91% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.72 to a high of 6.84. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. ICF International's value of 6.91% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICF International ranks #501 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICF International has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICF International's Pretax Margin % compare to CRAI and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #501 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ICF International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. ICF International's value of 6.91% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ICF International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.72 to 6.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 5.29, ICF International 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.29, based on 1,071 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. ICF International's current Pretax Margin % of 6.91% is 30.6% 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 ICF International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICF International's current Pretax Margin % is 6.91%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICF International stock overvalued right now?
ICF International (STU:G6V) has a current Pretax Margin % of 6.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.63, compared to a current price of €72.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.91%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 30.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.29. ICF International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 ICF International (STU:G6V), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.91% as of Jun. 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 ICF International (STU:G6V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €72.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.63.
Key valuation signals for STU:G6V:
Pretax Margin %: 6.91% (14% above median its 10-year median of 6.06)
GF Value™: €81.63 vs. price of €72.00 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Business Services median (#501 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G6V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICF International Inc provides professional services and technology-based solutions, including management, technology and policy consulting and implementation services, to government and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its government clients include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments and international governments, as well as commercial clients inside and outside the U.S. It supports clients in Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery; Health and Social Programs; and Security and Other Civilian and Commercial markets. The company delivers services across the life cycle of a policy, program or project through Advisory Services, Program Implementation, Analytics Services, Digital Services and Engagement Services.
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