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Kandenko CoSTU:5EY +4.32%63 Pretax Margin % is 10.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 5.88. GuruFocus rates STU:5EY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Kandenko Co ranks better than 78.8% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kandenko Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €127 Mil. Kandenko Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,256 Mil. Therefore, Kandenko Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kandenko Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5EY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.31 Med: 5.88 Max: 12.36
Current: 12.36
STU:5EY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.8% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs STU:5EY: 12.36
Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) 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.
Kandenko Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kandenko Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kandenko 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.
STU:5EY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kandenko 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.
Kandenko Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kandenko Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kandenko 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.
Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kandenko Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 5.88. Over the past decade, Kandenko Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 12.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #374 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Kandenko Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kandenko Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.08% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 5.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.31 to a high of 12.36. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Kandenko Co's value of 10.08% is 84.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #374 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kandenko Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kandenko Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #374 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kandenko Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Kandenko Co's value of 10.08% is 84.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kandenko Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 12.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.88 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Kandenko 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,764 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. Kandenko Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.08% is 84.3% 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 Kandenko Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kandenko Co's current Pretax Margin % is 10.08%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kandenko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.50, compared to a current price of €33.80 — trading 133.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.08%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 5.88 and 84.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Kandenko Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kandenko Co (STU:5EY), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.08% 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 Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.80 is trading 133.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.50.
GuruFocus considers Kandenko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5EY:
Pretax Margin %: 10.08% (71% above median its 10-year median of 5.88)
GF Value™: €14.50 vs. price of €33.80 (133.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% above the Construction median (#374 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5EY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kandenko Co Ltd is a Japanese infrastructure and engineering company. The company organises itself into two segments: engineering and other. The engineering segment, which contributes nearly all the company's revenue, conducts electric engineering work for building construction and renovation, installs and maintains telecommunication systems, constructs and maintains power distribution lines and facilities, inspects and maintains nuclear power plants, and conducts civil engineering work. The company derives the vast majority of revenue domestically.
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