MBSTSE:1401 -1.29%73 Pretax Margin % is 17.00% as of Feb. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:1401 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円735.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, MBS ranks better than 83.42% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. MBS's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円180 Mil. MBS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,058 Mil. Therefore, MBS's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBS's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1401'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.19 Med: 12.11 Max: 14.58
Current: 14.58
TSE:1401's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.42% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs TSE:1401: 14.58
MBS (TSE:1401) 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.
MBS Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MBS Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MBS'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.
TSE:1401 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, MBS'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.
MBS Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, MBS's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBS'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.
MBS (TSE:1401) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.00% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MBS and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, MBS's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #292 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is MBS's Pretax Margin % too high?
MBS's current Pretax Margin % of 17.00% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.19 to a high of 14.58. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. MBS's value of 17.00% is 210.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBS ranks #292 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MBS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBS's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #292 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MBS in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. MBS's value of 17.00% is 210.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MBS's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 5.47, MBS 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 1,761 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. MBS's current Pretax Margin % of 17.00% is 210.8% 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 MBS 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. MBS's current Pretax Margin % is 17.00%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBS (TSE:1401) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円735.23, compared to a current price of 円1,297.00 — trading 76.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.00%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 210.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. MBS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 MBS (TSE:1401), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.00% as of Feb. 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 MBS (TSE:1401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,297.00 is trading 76.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円735.23.
GuruFocus considers MBS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1401:
Pretax Margin %: 17.00% (40% above median its 10-year median of 12.11)
GF Value™: 円735.23 vs. price of 円1,297.00 (76.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.8% above the Construction median (#292 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBS Inc is a Japanese firm engaged in exterior and interior decoration of houses and buildings. It develops and sells functional paint and offers construction work. It also provides disaster prevention coating.
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