Chubu Suisan CoNGO:8145 62 Pretax Margin % is 1.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates NGO:8145 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,760.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Chubu Suisan Co ranks worse than 64.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Suisan Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:8145'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7
NGO:8145's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.94% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs NGO:8145: 1.70
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) 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 Suisan Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Suisan Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Suisan 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:8145 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Chubu Suisan 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 Suisan Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Suisan Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Suisan 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 Suisan Co (NGO:8145) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.43% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Chubu Suisan Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #200 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Chubu Suisan Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chubu Suisan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.43% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 1.43% is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #200 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Suisan Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Suisan Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #200 out of 308 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chubu Suisan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 1.43% is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Suisan Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Chubu Suisan Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 308 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 Suisan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.43% is 52.6% below 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 Suisan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Suisan Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.43%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Suisan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,760.84, compared to a current price of 円3,400.00 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.43%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 52.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Chubu Suisan Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.43% 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 Suisan Co (NGO:8145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,400.00 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,760.84.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Suisan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8145:
Pretax Margin %: 1.43% (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: 円2,760.84 vs. price of 円3,400.00 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#200 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Suisan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the wholesale of fish and marine products. It offers fresh, frozen, and processed fish. It is also involved in manufacturing feed and fish meal, and real estate leasing activities, as well as providing refrigerated warehousing services.
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