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Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Karula Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-12 Mil. Karula Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,609 Mil. Therefore, Karula Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karula Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2789'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.32 Med: 0.95 Max: 5.39
Current: 3.32
TSE:2789's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.66% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs TSE:2789: 3.32
Karula Co (TSE:2789) 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.
Karula Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Karula Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karula 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:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.
Karula Co Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karula 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.
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a Pretax Margin % of -0.32% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Karula Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #175 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Karula Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Karula Co's current Pretax Margin % is -0.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #175 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's Pretax Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #175 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Karula Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.99, based on 362 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 Karula Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karula Co's current Pretax Margin % is -0.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.01, compared to a current price of 円469.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -0.32%. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current Pretax Margin % is -0.32% as of Feb. 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円469.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.01.
GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:
Pretax Margin %: -0.32%
GF Value™: 円525.01 vs. price of 円469.00 (10.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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