Ship Healthcare Holdings CoSHHPF 95 Pretax Margin % is 3.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates SHHPF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks better than 52.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHHPF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.22 Med: 3.99 Max: 4.27
Current: 3.77
SHHPF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.39% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs SHHPF: 3.77
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (OTCPK:SHHPF) 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SHHPF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Ship Healthcare Holdings 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Pretax Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ship Healthcare Holdings 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.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.97% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ship Healthcare Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #389 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.97% is near median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 4.27. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.40. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's value of 3.97% is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #389 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co ranks #389 out of 817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ship Healthcare Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.40. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's value of 3.97% is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 4.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Ship Healthcare Holdings 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.40, based on 817 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. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.97% is 65.4% 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ship Healthcare Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 3.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.39, compared to a current price of $16.88 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 65.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.40. Ship Healthcare Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.97% 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 Ship Healthcare Holdings Co (SHHPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ship Healthcare Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.88 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
Key valuation signals for SHHPF:
Pretax Margin %: 3.97% (near median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $16.88 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#389 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHHPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ship Healthcare Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the healthcare business. The company's business is organized into various segments, which include Total Pack Produce Project, Medical Supply, Life Care, Dispensing Pharmacy, and Others. Through its segments, it mainly offers consulting, sales, and leasing services related to medical equipment, sale of medical materials and supplies, private nursing home services, distribution of pharmaceutical products.
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