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Lacto Japan CoTSE:3139 +0.72%72 Pretax Margin % is 2.71% as of May. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks worse than 60.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lacto Japan Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3139'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 2.39 Max: 3.17
Current: 2.53
TSE:3139's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.61% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs TSE:3139: 2.53
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) 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.
Lacto Japan Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lacto Japan Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.
Lacto Japan Co Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lacto Japan Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lacto Japan 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.
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.71% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1185 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.71% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 3.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Lacto Japan Co's value of 2.71% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1185 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1185 out of 1955 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lacto Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Lacto Japan Co's value of 2.71% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Lacto Japan Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.65, based on 1,955 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.71% is 41.7% 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 Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacto Japan Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.71%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,515.00 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.71%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 41.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.71% as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,515.00 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31.
GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:
Pretax Margin %: 2.71% (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,515.00 (97.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1185 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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