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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Disco's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $368 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,273 Mil.
Disco's pretax margin was 43.92%.
During the past 13 years, Disco's highest Pretax Margin was 43.05%. The lowest was 22.78%. And the median was 33.33%.
During the past 13 years, Disco's highest Pretax Margin was 43.05%. The lowest was 22.78%. And the median was 33.33%.
* 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.
Disco Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Disco Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Disco's Pre-Tax Income 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.
DSCSY vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Disco's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.
Disco Pre-Tax Income vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Disco's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Disco's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,273 Mil.
* 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.
Disco (DSCSY) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,273 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Disco and its competitors.
Is Disco's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Disco's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,273 Mil. Overall, Disco has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Disco's Pre-Tax Income compare to LRCX and AMAT?
Disco's Pre-Tax Income of $1,273 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Semiconductors company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Disco and its competitors. Disco's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,273 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Disco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Disco (DSCSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.35, compared to a current price of $36.04 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,273 Mil. Disco's overall GF Score™ is 97/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Disco (DSCSY), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,273 Mil 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 Disco (DSCSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Disco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.04 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.35.
GuruFocus considers Disco to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSCSY:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,273 Mil
GF Value™: $38.35 vs. price of $36.04 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSCSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Disco is a Japan-based semiconductor production equipment manufacturer. Founded in 1937, the company manufactures diamond, water, and laser saws, as well as grinders and polishers, used mainly in back-end processes of semiconductor manufacturing, which involves treating processed silicon during the front-end process by thinning and dicing the wafers into bare dies for packaging.It is the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor-grade saws and grinders, with an estimated 60%-70% market share in the semiconductor dicing and grinding industry as of 2025. The company operates three main factories, all located in Hiroshima and Nagano, Japan.
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