Core (TSE:2359) Pretax Margin %: 16.09% (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median


TSE:2359 Core Corp TSE:2359
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What is Core Pretax Margin %?

Core TSE:2359 -0.46% 73 Pretax Margin % is 16.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 10.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:2359 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,077.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, Core ranks better than 80.12% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Core's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,288 Mil. Core's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,216 Mil. Therefore, Core's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Core's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2359' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.14   Med: 10.41   Max: 14.95
Current: 14.95


TSE:2359's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
80.12% of 2817 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.57 vs TSE:2359: 14.95

Core  (TSE:2359) 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.


Core Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Core Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core'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.

Core Pretax Margin % Chart

Core Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
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Core Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.65 11.67 14.77 13.63 16.09

TSE:2359 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Core'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.


Core Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Core's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Core Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Core's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=3966.39/26532.025
=14.95 %

Core's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2287.667/14216.396
=16.09 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 16.09% mean?
Core (TSE:2359) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Core and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 10.41. Over the past decade, Core's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.14 to 14.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Core ranks #560 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Core's Pretax Margin % too high?
Core's current Pretax Margin % of 16.09% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.14 to a high of 14.95. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. Core's value of 16.09% is 350.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core ranks #560 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Core has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Core ranks #560 out of 2817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Core in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. Core's value of 16.09% is 350.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Core's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.14 to 14.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.41 vs. the industry median of 3.57, Core 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.57, based on 2,817 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. Core's current Pretax Margin % of 16.09% is 350.7% 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 Core and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core's current Pretax Margin % is 16.09%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 10.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core (TSE:2359) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,077.44, compared to a current price of 円1,941.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.09%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.41 and 350.7% above the Software industry median of 3.57. Core's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Core (TSE:2359), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.09% 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 Core (TSE:2359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,941.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,077.44. GuruFocus considers Core to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2359:

  • Pretax Margin %: 16.09% (55% above median its 10-year median of 10.41)
  • GF Value™: 円2,077.44 vs. price of 円1,941.00 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 350.7% above the Software median (#560 of 2817)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Core Business Description

Address 1-22-3, Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-8552
Core Corp is an independent information technology services company. It is organized into two business segments - System Integration business and product solutions business. The system integration segment focuses on embedded contract development in smartphones, automotive-related and equipment control fields. Its product solutions segment operates in the fields of security, cloud big data utilization cloud service, and global navigation satellite system. It primarily serves medical/healthcare, automobiles and agriculture markets.
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