Shinden HightexTSE:3131 +1.96%60 Pretax Margin % is 1.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:3131 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,878.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Shinden Hightex ranks worse than 62.69% on this metric.
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.
Shinden Hightex Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shinden Hightex Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinden Hightex'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:3131 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Shinden Hightex'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.
Shinden Hightex Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shinden Hightex's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinden Hightex'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.
Shinden Hightex (TSE:3131) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.18% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shinden Hightex and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Shinden Hightex's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinden Hightex ranks #1554 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Shinden Hightex's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shinden Hightex's current Pretax Margin % of 1.18% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.11. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Shinden Hightex's value of 1.18% is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinden Hightex ranks #1554 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinden Hightex has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinden Hightex's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shinden Hightex ranks #1554 out of 2479 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shinden Hightex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Shinden Hightex's value of 1.18% is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shinden Hightex's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Shinden Hightex has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,479 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. Shinden Hightex's current Pretax Margin % of 1.18% is 67.1% below 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 Shinden Hightex and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinden Hightex's current Pretax Margin % is 1.18%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinden Hightex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinden Hightex (TSE:3131) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,878.93, compared to a current price of 円3,635.00 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.18%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 67.1% below the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Shinden Hightex's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Shinden Hightex (TSE:3131), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.18% 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 Shinden Hightex (TSE:3131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinden Hightex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,635.00 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,878.93.
GuruFocus considers Shinden Hightex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3131:
Pretax Margin %: 1.18% (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: 円2,878.93 vs. price of 円3,635.00 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% below the Hardware median (#1554 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinden Hightex Corp is involved in selling various electronic components in Japan. The company offers ICs, liquid crystal displays, memory cards and boards, system products, batteries, and semiconductor components.
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