Gakujo CoTSE:2301 -0.19%79 Pretax Margin % is 9.92% as of Apr. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 28.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,298.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,072 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks better than 88.62% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Gakujo Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円458 Mil. Gakujo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円4,618 Mil. Therefore, Gakujo Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gakujo Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2301'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.9 Med: 28.69 Max: 32.38
Current: 21.9
TSE:2301's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.62% of 1072
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs TSE:2301: 21.90
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) 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.
Gakujo Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Gakujo Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakujo 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:2301 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gakujo 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.
Gakujo Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gakujo Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakujo 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.
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.92% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 28.69. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.90 to 32.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #122 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Gakujo Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Gakujo Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 28.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.90 to a high of 32.38. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Gakujo Co's value of 9.92% is 87.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #122 out of 1072 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #122 out of 1072 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Gakujo Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Gakujo Co's value of 9.92% is 87.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.90 to 32.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.69 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Gakujo 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.29, based on 1,072 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. Gakujo Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.92% is 87.7% 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 Gakujo Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 28.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,298.20, compared to a current price of 円1,617.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.92%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 28.69 and 87.7% above the Business Services industry median of 5.29. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.92% as of Apr. 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,617.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,298.20.
GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:
Pretax Margin %: 9.92% (65% below median its 10-year median of 28.69)
GF Value™: 円2,298.20 vs. price of 円1,617.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.7% above the Business Services median (#122 of 1072)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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