NasdaqXSWX:NDAQ -2.29%91 Pretax Margin % is 31.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 23.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks better than 58.27% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF533 Mil. Nasdaq's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,682 Mil. Therefore, Nasdaq's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nasdaq's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:NDAQ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 23.4 Max: 28.09
Current: 28.09
XSWX:NDAQ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.27% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs XSWX:NDAQ: 28.09
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) 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.
Nasdaq Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nasdaq Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nasdaq'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.
XSWX:NDAQ vs COIN, MSCI, CBOE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq'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.
Nasdaq Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq'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.
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.68% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 23.40. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 28.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #323 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Nasdaq's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nasdaq's current Pretax Margin % of 31.68% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 23.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 28.09. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Nasdaq's value of 31.68% is 55.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #323 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Pretax Margin % compare to COIN and MSCI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #323 out of 774 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Nasdaq in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Nasdaq's value of 31.68% is 55.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nasdaq's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.59 to 28.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.40 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Nasdaq 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.32, based on 774 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. Nasdaq's current Pretax Margin % of 31.68% is 55.9% 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Pretax Margin % is 31.68%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 23.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a current Pretax Margin % of 31.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.12, compared to a current price of CHF63.99 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.68%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 23.40 and 55.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.32. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.68% 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF63.99 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.12.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:
Pretax Margin %: 31.68% (35% above median its 10-year median of 23.40)
GF Value™: CHF63.12 vs. price of CHF63.99 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% above the Capital Markets median (#323 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NDAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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