Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%57 Pretax Margin % is 9.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 76.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 7.36 Max: 9.08
Current: 7.74
DAIDF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.91% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.56
vs DAIDF: 7.74
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co'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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.30% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 7.36. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 9.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #142 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.30% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 9.08. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Daido Steel Co's value of 9.30% is 263.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #142 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #142 out of 615 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Daido Steel Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Daido Steel Co's value of 9.30% is 263.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.44 to 9.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Daido Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.56, based on 615 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. Daido Steel Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.30% is 263.3% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.30%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.30%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 263.3% above the Steel industry median of 2.56. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Pretax Margin %: 9.30% (26% above median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 263.3% above the Steel median (#142 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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