SECOM CoSOMLF 79 Pretax Margin % is 15.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 14.27. GuruFocus rates SOMLF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks better than 78.71% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SECOM Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $330 Mil. SECOM Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,187 Mil. Therefore, SECOM Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SECOM Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SOMLF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.44 Med: 14.27 Max: 15.28
Current: 14.33
SOMLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.71% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs SOMLF: 14.33
SECOM Co (OTCPK:SOMLF) 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.
SECOM Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SECOM Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SECOM 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.
SOMLF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM 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.
SECOM Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SECOM Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SECOM 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.
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.11% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SECOM Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.27. Over the past decade, SECOM Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.44 to 15.28. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #228 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is SECOM Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
SECOM Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.11% is near median its 10-year median of 14.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.44 to a high of 15.28. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. SECOM Co's value of 15.11% is 183% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #228 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #228 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SECOM Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. SECOM Co's value of 15.11% is 183% above this benchmark. Historically, SECOM Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.44 to 15.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.27 vs. the industry median of 5.34, SECOM 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.34, based on 1,071 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. SECOM Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.11% is 183% 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SECOM Co's current Pretax Margin % is 15.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co (SOMLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.09, compared to a current price of $40.05 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.27 and 183% above the Business Services industry median of 5.34. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.11% 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.05 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.09.
GuruFocus considers SECOM Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOMLF:
Pretax Margin %: 15.11% (near median its 10-year median of 14.27)
GF Value™: $36.09 vs. price of $40.05 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 183% above the Business Services median (#228 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
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