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LSI SoftwareWAR:LSI +5.37%78 Pretax Margin % is 24.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 11.46. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, LSI Software ranks better than 84.86% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. LSI Software's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł6.17 Mil. LSI Software's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł25.00 Mil. Therefore, LSI Software's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Software's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:LSI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 11.46 Max: 18.3
Current: 18.3
WAR:LSI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.86% of 2827
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs WAR:LSI: 18.30
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.
LSI Software Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LSI Software Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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.
WAR:LSI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.
LSI Software Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, LSI Software's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Software'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.
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LSI Software and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 11.46. Over the past decade, LSI Software's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.21 to 18.30. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #428 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is LSI Software's Pretax Margin % too high?
LSI Software's current Pretax Margin % of 24.67% is 115% above median its 10-year median of 11.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 18.30. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. LSI Software's value of 24.67% is 594.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #428 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #428 out of 2827 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LSI Software in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. LSI Software's value of 24.67% is 594.9% above this benchmark. Historically, LSI Software's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.21 to 18.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.46 vs. the industry median of 3.55, LSI Software 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 3.55, based on 2,827 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. LSI Software's current Pretax Margin % of 24.67% is 594.9% 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 LSI Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Software's current Pretax Margin % is 24.67%, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 11.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.67%, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 11.46 and 594.9% above the Software industry median of 3.55. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.67% 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07.
GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:
Pretax Margin %: 24.67% (115% above median its 10-year median of 11.46)
GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 594.9% above the Software median (#428 of 2827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:LSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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