Randstad NVXAMS:RAND +0.23%60 Pretax Margin % is 1.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates XAMS:RAND with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks worse than 68.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Randstad NV's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €92 Mil. Randstad NV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,513 Mil. Therefore, Randstad NV's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:RAND'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 3.45 Max: 4.13
Current: 1.81
XAMS:RAND's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.44% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs XAMS:RAND: 1.81
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.
Randstad NV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Randstad NV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Randstad NV'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.
XAMS:RAND vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV (XAMS:RAND) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 3.45. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #735 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Randstad NV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Randstad NV's current Pretax Margin % of 1.67% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 4.13. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Randstad NV's value of 1.67% is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #735 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #735 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Randstad NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Randstad NV's value of 1.67% is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Randstad NV has consistently been below 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 5.33, based on 1,074 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. Randstad NV's current Pretax Margin % of 1.67% is 68.6% below 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current Pretax Margin % is 1.67%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (XAMS:RAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.37, compared to a current price of €26.06 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.67%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 68.6% below the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Randstad NV (XAMS:RAND), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.67% 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 Randstad NV (XAMS:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.06 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.37.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XAMS:RAND:
Pretax Margin %: 1.67% (52% below median its 10-year median of 3.45)
GF Value™: €40.37 vs. price of €26.06 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Business Services median (#735 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XAMS:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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