Dai Nippon Printing CoDNPCF 71 Pretax Margin % is 7.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates DNPCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks better than 64.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Printing Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DNPCF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.33 Med: 8.03 Max: 11.57
Current: 10.29
DNPCF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.48% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs DNPCF: 10.29
Dai Nippon Printing Co (OTCPK:DNPCF) 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Dai Nippon Printing Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai Nippon Printing 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Dai Nippon Printing Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #195 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.49% is near median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 7.49% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #195 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Printing Co's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #195 out of 549 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Dai Nippon Printing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.57. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 7.49% is 14% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Dai Nippon Printing 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.57, based on 549 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. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.49% is 14% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.45, compared to a current price of $15.40 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 14% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.57. Dai Nippon Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.49% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.40 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.45.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNPCF:
Pretax Margin %: 7.49% (near median its 10-year median of 8.03)
GF Value™: $15.45 vs. price of $15.40 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Conglomerates median (#195 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.
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