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Interspace CoTSE:2122 -0.21%69 Pretax Margin % is 10.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:2122 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,208.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Interspace Co ranks better than 63.18% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Interspace Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円275 Mil. Interspace Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,622 Mil. Therefore, Interspace Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Interspace Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2122'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 3.9 Max: 14.97
Current: 6.2
TSE:2122's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.18% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs TSE:2122: 6.20
Interspace Co (TSE:2122) 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.
Interspace Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Interspace Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Interspace 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:2122 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Interspace 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.
Interspace Co Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Interspace Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Interspace 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.
Interspace Co (TSE:2122) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.48% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Interspace Co and its competitors. This is 169% above median its historical median of 3.90. Over the past decade, Interspace Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.83 to 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #373 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Interspace Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Interspace Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.48% is 169% above median its 10-year median of 3.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 14.97. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Interspace Co's value of 10.48% is 421.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #373 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Interspace Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Interspace Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #373 out of 1013 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Interspace Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Interspace Co's value of 10.48% is 421.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Interspace Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.83 to 14.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Interspace 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,013 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. Interspace Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.48% is 421.4% 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 Interspace Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Interspace Co's current Pretax Margin % is 10.48%, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Interspace Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co (TSE:2122) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,208.81, compared to a current price of 円1,395.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.48%, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 421.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Interspace Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.48% 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,395.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,208.81.
GuruFocus considers Interspace Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2122:
Pretax Margin %: 10.48% (169% above median its 10-year median of 3.90)
GF Value™: 円1,208.81 vs. price of 円1,395.00 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 421.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#373 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2122 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Interspace Co Ltd is engaged in Internet-based business. The company offers Internet marketing solutions through affiliate program services. The company operates online media contents in fortune-telling, professional baseball player's fun site, and child caring site for young mothers; and offers search engine optimization services. The company also operates a price comparison website. The company also provides consulting services for Merchant and partners.
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