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Kobe Bussan CoTSE:3038 -1.96%89 Pretax Margin % is 10.82% as of Apr. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 6.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:3038 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,408.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 85.85% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kobe Bussan Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円15,649 Mil. Kobe Bussan Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円144,574 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Bussan Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Bussan Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3038'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5 Med: 6.34 Max: 8.86
Current: 8.86
TSE:3038's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.85% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs TSE:3038: 8.86
Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.82% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 6.34. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.50 to 8.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.82% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 6.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 8.86. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 10.82% is 261.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #44 out of 311 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 10.82% is 261.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.50 to 8.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.34 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Kobe Bussan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.99, based on 311 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.82% is 261.9% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Pretax Margin % is 10.82%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,408.71, compared to a current price of 円2,674.50 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.82%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 6.34 and 261.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.99. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.82% 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,674.50 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,408.71.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Bussan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3038:
Pretax Margin %: 10.82% (71% above median its 10-year median of 6.34)
GF Value™: 円4,408.71 vs. price of 円2,674.50 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 261.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#44 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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