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JAC Recruitment Co (TSE:2124) 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.
JAC Recruitment Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
JAC Recruitment Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JAC Recruitment 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:2124 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, JAC Recruitment 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.
JAC Recruitment Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, JAC Recruitment Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JAC Recruitment 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.
JAC Recruitment Co (TSE:2124) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on JAC Recruitment Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, JAC Recruitment Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.62 to 34.15. According to the industry distribution chart, JAC Recruitment Co ranks #95 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is JAC Recruitment Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
JAC Recruitment Co's current Pretax Margin % is %. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.62 to a high of 34.15. Based on the distribution chart, JAC Recruitment Co ranks #95 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JAC Recruitment Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JAC Recruitment Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, JAC Recruitment Co ranks #95 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places JAC Recruitment Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Historically, JAC Recruitment Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.62 to 34.15 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 1,071 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. 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 JAC Recruitment Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JAC Recruitment Co's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JAC Recruitment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JAC Recruitment Co (TSE:2124) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円830.41, compared to a current price of 円990.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is %. JAC Recruitment Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 JAC Recruitment Co (TSE:2124), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Jun. 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 JAC Recruitment Co (TSE:2124) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JAC Recruitment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円990.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円830.41.
GuruFocus considers JAC Recruitment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2124:
Pretax Margin %: %
GF Value™: 円830.41 vs. price of 円990.00 (19.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2124 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JAC Recruitment Co Ltd provide appropriate and attentive consultation services to both companies seeking talent and candidates who wish to change jobs. Its recruitment services include JAC Recruitment, JAC Digital, JAC Executive, JAC International, JAC Career, VantagePoint, JAC Interim Professional Solutions, JAC RPO, and CareerCross.
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