Material GroupTSE:156A -2.40%19 Pretax Margin % is 15.32% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:156A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Material Group ranks better than 81.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Material Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:156A'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67 Med: 12.62 Max: 15.43
Current: 13.58
TSE:156A's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.9% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs TSE:156A: 13.58
Material Group (TSE:156A) 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.
Material Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Material Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Material Group'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:156A vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Material Group'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.
Material Group Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Material Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Material Group'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.
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.32% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Material Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Material Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 15.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #183 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Material Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Material Group's current Pretax Margin % of 15.32% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 15.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Material Group's value of 15.32% is 702.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Material Group ranks #183 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Material Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Material Group's Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #183 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Material Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Material Group's value of 15.32% is 702.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Material Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 15.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Material Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.91, based on 1,011 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. Material Group's current Pretax Margin % of 15.32% is 702.1% 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 Material Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Material Group's current Pretax Margin % is 15.32%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Material Group stock overvalued right now?
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a current Pretax Margin % of 15.32%. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.32%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 702.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Material Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Material Group (TSE:156A), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.32% 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.
Material Group Inc is a company which is a specialized business group that provides comprehensive support for marketing communications for all types of businesses. It brings out the individuality of all materials, including brands, products, services, and talent, and maximize their potential.
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