Japan Material CoJPPMF 96 Pretax Margin % is 29.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 22.87. GuruFocus rates JPPMF with a GF Score™ of 96/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Japan Material Co ranks better than 94.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Material Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JPPMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.59 Med: 22.87 Max: 26.03
Current: 26.03
JPPMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.48% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs JPPMF: 26.03
Japan Material Co (OTCPK:JPPMF) 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.
Japan Material Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Japan Material Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Material 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.
JPPMF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Material 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.
Japan Material Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Material Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Material 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.
Japan Material Co (JPPMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 29.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Material Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 22.87. Over the past decade, Japan Material Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 26.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #97 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Japan Material Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Japan Material Co's current Pretax Margin % of 29.38% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 22.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.59 to a high of 26.03. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Japan Material Co's value of 29.38% is 432.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #97 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Material Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Material Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Material Co ranks #97 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Japan Material Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Japan Material Co's value of 29.38% is 432.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Material Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 26.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.87 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Japan Material 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Japan Material Co's current Pretax Margin % of 29.38% is 432.7% 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 Japan Material Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Material Co's current Pretax Margin % is 29.38%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 22.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Material Co (JPPMF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 29.38%. The current Pretax Margin % is 29.38%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 22.87 and 432.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Japan Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Japan Material Co (JPPMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 29.38% 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.
Japan Material Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing specialty gas supply devices and providing piping work and other related services. The company operates through two segments namely Electronics and Graphics solutions. Its Electronics segment is involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of gas supply systems for semiconductors and liquid crystal production, and various maintenance services. The Graphics solutions segment import, plan, market, and support multi-monitor compatible graphics products for various systems.
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