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Sanyo Trading CoTSE:3176 +2.48%93 Pretax Margin % is 7.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 59.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3176'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.58 Med: 6.61 Max: 7.75
Current: 5.85
TSE:3176's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.49% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs TSE:3176: 5.85
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Trading Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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:3176 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.12% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.58 to 7.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #64 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.12% is near median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.58 to a high of 7.75. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 7.12% is 76.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #64 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #64 out of 158 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 7.12% is 76.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.58 to 7.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Sanyo Trading 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 158 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.12% is 76.7% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.49, compared to a current price of 円826.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 76.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.12% 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円826.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.49.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:
Pretax Margin %: 7.12% (near median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: 円738.49 vs. price of 円826.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#64 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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