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Media Five CoFSE:3824 +7.58%51 Pretax Margin % is 9.92% as of Feb. 2026, which is 391% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円613.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,834 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks worse than 50.6% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Media Five Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円45 Mil. Media Five Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円458 Mil. Therefore, Media Five Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Five Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3824'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.4 Med: 2.02 Max: 5.09
Current: 3.43
FSE:3824's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.6% of 2834
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs FSE:3824: 3.43
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) 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.
Media Five Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Media Five Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Five 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.
FSE:3824 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.
Media Five Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five 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.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.92% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. This is 391% above median its historical median of 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1434 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Media Five Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Media Five Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 391% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.76. Media Five Co's value of 9.92% is 163.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1434 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1434 out of 2834 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Media Five Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.76. Media Five Co's value of 9.92% is 163.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Media Five 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.76, based on 2,834 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. Media Five Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 163.8% 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 391% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円613.93, compared to a current price of 円752.00 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 391% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 163.8% above the Software industry median of 3.76. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.92% 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.
Is Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円752.00 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円613.93.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
Pretax Margin %: 9.92% (391% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
GF Value™: 円613.93 vs. price of 円752.00 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.8% above the Software median (#1434 of 2834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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