Sanko Metal Industrial CoTSE:1972 +1.04%68 Pretax Margin % is 8.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 8.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:1972 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,120.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks better than 64.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1972'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.47 Med: 8.06 Max: 9.12
Current: 8.16
TSE:1972's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.56% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs TSE:1972: 8.16
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:1972 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanko Metal Industrial 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Metal Industrial 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.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 8.06. Over the past decade, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.47 to 9.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #623 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.92% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.47 to a high of 9.12. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 8.92% is 62.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #623 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #623 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sanko Metal Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 8.92% is 62.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.47 to 9.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.06 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Sanko Metal Industrial 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 5.48, based on 1,758 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. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.92% is 62.8% 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.92%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 8.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,120.25, compared to a current price of 円1,268.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.92%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.06 and 62.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.92% 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,268.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,120.25.
GuruFocus considers Sanko Metal Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1972:
Pretax Margin %: 8.92% (11% above median its 10-year median of 8.06)
GF Value™: 円1,120.25 vs. price of 円1,268.00 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.8% above the Construction median (#623 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and execution and sales of roofing, construction materials and paint as well as design and contract services for ancillary construction work. The product line includes - Galvanized steel sheet, Aluminium-plated steel sheet, PVC coated steel sheet, NS acid-resistant clad steel sheet, and colour stainless-steel sheet.
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