The Japan Steel WorksJPSWY +0.95%82 Pretax Margin % is 9.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 7.68. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks better than 67.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Japan Steel Works's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JPSWY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75 Med: 7.68 Max: 13.32
Current: 10.13
JPSWY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.28% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs JPSWY: 10.13
The Japan Steel Works (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.
The Japan Steel Works Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Japan Steel Works Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 7.68. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #992 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Pretax Margin % too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Pretax Margin % of 9.61% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.68. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. The Japan Steel Works' value of 9.61% is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #992 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #992 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts The Japan Steel Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. The Japan Steel Works' value of 9.61% is 64.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.68 vs. the industry median of 5.83, The Japan Steel Works 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,032 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. The Japan Steel Works's current Pretax Margin % of 9.61% is 64.8% 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current Pretax Margin % is 9.61%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 7.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.38, compared to a current price of $24.55 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.61%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.68 and 64.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.61% 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.55 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.38.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPSWY:
Pretax Margin %: 9.61% (25% above median its 10-year median of 7.68)
GF Value™: $20.38 vs. price of $24.55 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% above the Industrial Products median (#992 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPSWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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