Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 86 Pretax Margin % is 25.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 31.48. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks better than 93.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.61 Med: 31.48 Max: 38.85
Current: 38.85
CJPRF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.43% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs CJPRF: 38.85
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 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.
Central Japan Railway Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Japan Railway Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co'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.
Central Japan Railway Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co'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.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.17% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 31.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #66 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.17% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 31.48. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 25.17% is 272.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #66 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #66 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 25.17% is 272.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.48 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Central Japan Railway Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 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. Central Japan Railway Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.17% is 272.9% 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 Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current Pretax Margin % is 25.17%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 31.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.19, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.17%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 31.48 and 272.9% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.17% 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.05 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.19.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
Pretax Margin %: 25.17% (20% below median its 10-year median of 31.48)
GF Value™: $31.19 vs. price of $24.05 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 272.9% above the Transportation median (#66 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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