Chimney CoTSE:3178 +0.69%65 Pretax Margin % is 2.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:3178 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,335.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, Chimney Co ranks worse than 60.22% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Chimney Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円317 Mil. Chimney Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,602 Mil. Therefore, Chimney Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chimney Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3178'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.96 Med: 2.67 Max: 10.38
Current: 1.59
TSE:3178's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.22% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs TSE:3178: 1.59
Chimney Co (TSE:3178) 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.
Chimney Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chimney Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimney 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:3178 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Chimney 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.
Chimney Co Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chimney Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimney 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.
Chimney Co (TSE:3178) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chimney Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #218 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Chimney Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chimney Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.33% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Chimney Co's value of 2.33% is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #218 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chimney Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimney Co's Pretax Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #218 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chimney Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Chimney Co's value of 2.33% is 22.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Chimney 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 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. Chimney Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.33% is 22.1% 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 Chimney 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. Chimney Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.33%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimney Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co (TSE:3178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,335.68, compared to a current price of 円1,168.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.33%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 22.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.99. Chimney Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.33% 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,168.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,335.68.
GuruFocus considers Chimney Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3178:
Pretax Margin %: 2.33% (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: 円1,335.68 vs. price of 円1,168.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% below the Restaurants median (#218 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chimney Co Ltd owns restaurant chains in Japan that operate under dozens of different brand names. Chimney both operates restaurants directly and franchises its names to be operated by franchisees.
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