UpconNGO:5075 -2.22%69 Pretax Margin % is 22.93% as of Jan. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 19.42. GuruFocus rates NGO:5075 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円739.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Upcon ranks better than 95.79% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Upcon's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円164 Mil. Upcon's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円714 Mil. Therefore, Upcon's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 22.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upcon's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5075'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22 Med: 19.42 Max: 30.92
Current: 30.92
NGO:5075's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.79% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs NGO:5075: 30.92
Upcon (NGO:5075) 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.
Upcon Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Upcon Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upcon'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.
NGO:5075 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Upcon'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.
Upcon Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Upcon's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upcon'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.
Upcon (NGO:5075) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.93% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Upcon and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 19.42. Over the past decade, Upcon's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.22 to 30.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Upcon ranks #74 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Upcon's Pretax Margin % too high?
Upcon's current Pretax Margin % of 22.93% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 19.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 30.92. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Upcon's value of 22.93% is 316.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upcon ranks #74 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upcon has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upcon's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Upcon ranks #74 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Upcon in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Upcon's value of 22.93% is 316.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Upcon's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.22 to 30.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.42 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Upcon 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 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Upcon's current Pretax Margin % of 22.93% is 316.9% 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 Upcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upcon's current Pretax Margin % is 22.93%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 19.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upcon (NGO:5075) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円739.59, compared to a current price of 円1,320.00 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.93%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 19.42 and 316.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. Upcon's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Upcon (NGO:5075), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.93% as of Jan. 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 Upcon (NGO:5075) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,320.00 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円739.59.
GuruFocus considers Upcon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5075:
Pretax Margin %: 22.93% (18% above median its 10-year median of 19.42)
GF Value™: 円739.59 vs. price of 円1,320.00 (78.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 316.9% above the Construction median (#74 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5075 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upcon Corp operates in the civil engineering and construction industry predominantly in Japan. The company applies its Upcon method, which uses completely non-freon urethane resin and small machines to repair subsidence, tilt, steps, gaps, etc., in concrete floors, caused by earthquakes or uneven ground settlement. The Upcon method is also used to correct unevenness on roads, ports, and airports, mainly for public works projects. In addition, the company provides gap and cavity filling services, maintains and repairs waterway tunnels, and is working on several projects, including a new construction method using urethane foam resin. It operates in a single segment, the subsidence correction business.
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