BICMF (BIC Camera) Pretax Margin %: 4.32% (As of Feb. 2026) — 71% Above Median


What is BIC Camera Pretax Margin %?

BIC Camera BICMF 78 Pretax Margin % is 4.32% as of Feb. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates BICMF with a GF Score™ of 78/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks better than 50.71% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. BIC Camera's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $75.16 Mil. BIC Camera's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,739.13 Mil. Therefore, BIC Camera's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BICMF' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 2.53   Max: 3.33
Current: 3.33


BICMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
50.71% of 1124 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs BICMF: 3.33

BIC Camera  (OTCPK:BICMF) 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.


BIC Camera Pretax Margin % Related Terms


BIC Camera Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.

BIC Camera Pretax Margin % Chart

BIC Camera Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Pretax Margin %
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BIC Camera Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.31 3.88 1.79 3.21 4.32

BICMF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.


BIC Camera Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % falls into.



BIC Camera Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

BIC Camera's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=202.484/6607.623
=3.06 %

BIC Camera's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=75.157/1739.131
=4.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 4.32% mean?
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.32% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on BIC Camera and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #554 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % too high?
BIC Camera's current Pretax Margin % of 4.32% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. BIC Camera's value of 4.32% is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #554 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #554 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts BIC Camera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. BIC Camera's value of 4.32% is 36.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 3.17, BIC Camera 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.17, based on 1,124 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. BIC Camera's current Pretax Margin % of 4.32% is 36.3% 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 BIC Camera and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIC Camera's current Pretax Margin % is 4.32%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.32%. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.32%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 36.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 BIC Camera (BICMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.32% as of Feb. 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.

BIC Camera Business Description

Other Exchanges 3048:Japan
Address 3-23-23, Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.