Takashimaya CoSTU:DC9 69 Pretax Margin % is 13.24% as of May. 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates STU:DC9 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Takashimaya Co ranks worse than 76.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takashimaya Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DC9'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.68 Med: 3.24 Max: 11.49
Current: -1.13
STU:DC9's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 76.25% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs STU:DC9: -1.13
Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) 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.
Takashimaya Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Takashimaya Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takashimaya 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Takashimaya Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.24% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Takashimaya Co and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #857 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Takashimaya Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Takashimaya Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.24% is 309% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Takashimaya Co's value of 13.24% is 322.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #857 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Takashimaya Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takashimaya Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #857 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Takashimaya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Takashimaya Co's value of 13.24% is 322.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Takashimaya 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,124 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. Takashimaya Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.24% is 322.3% 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 Takashimaya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takashimaya Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.24%, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takashimaya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.90, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.24%, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 322.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Takashimaya Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.24% as of May. 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.40 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.90.
GuruFocus considers Takashimaya Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DC9:
Pretax Margin %: 13.24% (309% above median its 10-year median of 3.24)
GF Value™: €7.90 vs. price of €12.40 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 322.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#857 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takashimaya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged mainly in the department store business. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction segment undertakes interior work projects. The Domestic Commercial Development segment manages real estate and facilities in synergy with department stores, while the Domestic Department Store segment sells clothing, personal goods, household goods, food, and more. The Finance segment offers credit cards, investment products, and group financial services. The Overseas Commercial Development and Department Store segments operate similar businesses abroad, and the Others include mail-order, wholesale, advertising, and restaurants. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Department Store Business segment.
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