Link and MotivationTSE:2170 +0.92%86 Pretax Margin % is 14.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 8.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円610.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 69.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link and Motivation's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2170'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 8.67 Max: 14.47
Current: 10.45
TSE:2170's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 69.09% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs TSE:2170: 10.45
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.
Link and Motivation Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Link and Motivation Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 8.67. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 14.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #332 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Link and Motivation's Pretax Margin % too high?
Link and Motivation's current Pretax Margin % of 14.15% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 14.47. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Link and Motivation's value of 14.15% is 165.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #332 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Pretax Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #332 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Link and Motivation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Link and Motivation's value of 14.15% is 165.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 14.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.67 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 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. Link and Motivation's current Pretax Margin % of 14.15% is 165.7% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current Pretax Margin % is 14.15%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 8.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円610.80, compared to a current price of 円548.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.15%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.67 and 165.7% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.15% 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円548.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円610.80.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
Pretax Margin %: 14.15% (63% above median its 10-year median of 8.67)
GF Value™: 円610.80 vs. price of 円548.00 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.7% above the Business Services median (#332 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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