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GenetecTSE:4492 -0.72%77 Pretax Margin % is 11.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:4492 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円758.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,830 Software companies, Genetec ranks better than 62.26% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Genetec's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円663 Mil. Genetec's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,873 Mil. Therefore, Genetec's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genetec's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4492'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 6.77 Max: 8.81
Current: 7.53
TSE:4492's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.26% of 2830
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs TSE:4492: 7.53
Genetec (TSE:4492) 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.
Genetec Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Genetec Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genetec'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.
TSE:4492 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Genetec'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.
Genetec Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Genetec's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genetec'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.
Genetec (TSE:4492) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.29% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Genetec and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, Genetec's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 8.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1068 out of 2830 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Genetec's Pretax Margin % too high?
Genetec's current Pretax Margin % of 11.29% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 8.81. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Genetec's value of 11.29% is 214.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1068 out of 2830 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genetec has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genetec's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1068 out of 2830 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Genetec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Genetec's value of 11.29% is 214.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Genetec's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 8.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Genetec 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 3.59, based on 2,830 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. Genetec's current Pretax Margin % of 11.29% is 214.5% 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 Genetec and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genetec's current Pretax Margin % is 11.29%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genetec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec (TSE:4492) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円758.81, compared to a current price of 円412.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.29%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 214.5% above the Software industry median of 3.59. Genetec's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Genetec (TSE:4492), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.29% 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 Genetec (TSE:4492) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円412.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円758.81.
GuruFocus considers Genetec to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4492:
Pretax Margin %: 11.29% (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: 円758.81 vs. price of 円412.00 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 214.5% above the Software median (#1068 of 2830)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4492 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genetec Corp is engaged in the provision of system development, engineering, and IOT/cloud solutions. Its services include software development, hardware development, engineering solutions, Mastercam, Robomaster, flexisim, IoT/M2M business, surve-I, Coco Dayo, and web integration.
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