The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Steel Plate Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5461'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.61 Med: 8.07 Max: 16.15
Current: 3.61
NGO:5461's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.81% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs NGO:5461: 3.61
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Steel Plate Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Steel Plate 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.
NGO:5461 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chubu Steel Plate 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Steel Plate 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 16.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #270 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Chubu Steel Plate Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.28% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 16.15. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 4.28% is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #270 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Steel Plate Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Steel Plate Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #270 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Chubu Steel Plate Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 4.28% is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Steel Plate Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 16.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Chubu Steel Plate 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.28% is 65.9% 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Pretax Margin % is 4.28%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Steel Plate Co stock overvalued right now?
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a current Pretax Margin % of 4.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,925.47, compared to a current price of 円2,082.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.28%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 65.9% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Chubu Steel Plate Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.28% 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Steel Plate Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,082.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,925.47.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5461:
Pretax Margin %: 4.28% (47% below median its 10-year median of 8.07)
GF Value™: 円1,925.47 vs. price of 円2,082.00 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Steel median (#270 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of thick steel sheets and pieces, and the cutting of steel plates in Japan. The company's segment includes Steel-related business, Rental Business, Logistics business, and Engineering Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Steel-related business, which manufactures and sells thick steel plate products using electric furnaces.
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