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Candeal CoTSE:1446 +0.37%71 Pretax Margin % is 7.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:1446 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円670.85 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,764 Construction companies, Candeal Co ranks worse than 59.41% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Candeal Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円333 Mil. Candeal Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,173 Mil. Therefore, Candeal Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Candeal Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1446'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 2.76 Max: 3.81
Current: 3.55
TSE:1446's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.41% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs TSE:1446: 3.55
Candeal Co (TSE:1446) 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.
Candeal Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Candeal Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Candeal 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.
TSE:1446 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Candeal 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.
Candeal Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Candeal Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Candeal 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.
Candeal Co (TSE:1446) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.98% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Candeal Co and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Candeal Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #1048 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Candeal Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Candeal Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.98% is 189% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 3.81. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Candeal Co's value of 7.98% is 45.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #1048 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Candeal Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Candeal Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #1048 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Candeal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Candeal Co's value of 7.98% is 45.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Candeal Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.33 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Candeal 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. Candeal Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.98% is 45.9% 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 Candeal 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. Candeal Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.98%, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candeal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co (TSE:1446) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円670.85, compared to a current price of 円539.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.98%, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 45.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Candeal Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.98% 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円539.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円670.85.
GuruFocus considers Candeal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1446:
Pretax Margin %: 7.98% (189% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: 円670.85 vs. price of 円539.00 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% above the Construction median (#1048 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Candeal Co Ltd provides building repair service to detached houses, apartment complexes, commercial facilities, and others. The company's services include repair and inspection service, construction service, and trading and distribution.
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