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Koito Manufacturing CoKOTMF +34.31%87 Pretax Margin % is 8.67% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 8.23. GuruFocus rates KOTMF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.33. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks better than 50.61% on this metric.
Koito Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:KOTMF) 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Koito Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koito Manufacturing 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Koito Manufacturing 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Koito Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koito Manufacturing 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.67% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.23. Over the past decade, Koito Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 14.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #652 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Koito Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.67% is near median its 10-year median of 8.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 14.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.49. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 8.67% is 93.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #652 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koito Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koito Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #652 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Koito Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.49. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 8.67% is 93.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Koito Manufacturing Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 14.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.23 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Koito Manufacturing 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.49, based on 1,320 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. Koito Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.67% is 93.1% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koito Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.33, compared to a current price of $16.05 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.23 and 93.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.49. Koito Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.67% as of Jun. 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.05 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.33.
Key valuation signals for KOTMF:
Pretax Margin %: 8.67% (near median its 10-year median of 8.23)
GF Value™: $15.33 vs. price of $16.05 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#652 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOTMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd mainly produces automotive lighting equipment for domestic and international markets and supplies products globally. The company operates through six geographical segments: Japan, North America, China, Asia, Europe, and Other. In addition to automotive lighting, it also manufactures and sells railroad vehicle control equipment, aircraft parts, and railroad vehicle seats.
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