Hakuhodo DY HoldingsHKUOF -1.67%74 Pretax Margin % is 5.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates HKUOF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.85. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKUOF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29 Med: 5.27 Max: 10.58
Current: 4.38
HKUOF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.33% of 1015
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs HKUOF: 4.38
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (OTCPK:HKUOF) 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
HKUOF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #423 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 5.28% is near median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 10.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 5.28% is 176.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #423 out of 1015 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #423 out of 1015 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hakuhodo DY Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 5.28% is 176.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 10.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.91, based on 1,015 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. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 5.28% is 176.4% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 5.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 5.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.85, compared to a current price of $7.02 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 176.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.28% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.02 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.85.
Key valuation signals for HKUOF:
Pretax Margin %: 5.28% (near median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: $6.85 vs. price of $7.02 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#423 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKUOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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