Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) Pretax Margin %: 1.53% (As of Apr. 2026) — 104% Above Median

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TSE:3195 Generation Pass Co Ltd TSE:3195
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GF Value 円324.88
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What is Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin %?

Generation Pass Co TSE:3195 -2.24% 51 Pretax Margin % is 1.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:3195 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円324.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,126 Retail - Cyclical companies, Generation Pass Co ranks worse than 66.52% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Generation Pass Co's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円147 Mil. Generation Pass Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円9,655 Mil. Therefore, Generation Pass Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.53%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3195' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.47   Med: 0.75   Max: 2.49
Current: 1.11


TSE:3195's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
66.52% of 1126 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.11 vs TSE:3195: 1.11

Generation Pass Co  (TSE:3195) 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.


Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generation Pass 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.

Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin % Chart

Generation Pass Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.18 2.49 0.45 -0.47 1.09

Generation Pass Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 -1.25 1.55 0.62 1.53

TSE:3195 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Generation Pass 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.


Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Generation Pass Co Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=180.575/16552.295
=1.09 %

Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=147.331/9655.153
=1.53 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 1.53% mean?
Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.53% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Generation Pass Co and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #749 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Generation Pass Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.53% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.11. Generation Pass Co's value of 1.53% is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #749 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Generation Pass Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Pass Co's Pretax Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Generation Pass Co ranks #749 out of 1126 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Generation Pass Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.11. Generation Pass Co's value of 1.53% is 50.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Generation Pass 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.11, based on 1,126 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. Generation Pass Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.53% is 50.8% 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 Generation Pass Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generation Pass Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.53%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Pass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円324.88, compared to a current price of 円567.00 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.53%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 50.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.11. Generation Pass Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.53% 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 Generation Pass Co (TSE:3195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Pass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円567.00 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円324.88. GuruFocus considers Generation Pass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3195:

  • Pretax Margin %: 1.53% (104% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: 円324.88 vs. price of 円567.00 (74.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#749 of 1126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Generation Pass Co Business Description

Address 6-12-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, 5th Floor, Nishi-Shinjuku Park West Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 169-0072
Generation Pass Co Ltd provides e-commerce marketing and support services in Japan. The company's operating segments include EC Marketing Business and Product Planning related business. The EC Marketing Business involves collecting and analyzing big data from EC sites operated by the group. The Product Planning related segment is a project that utilizes the product data acquired by the company's EC marketing business, and mainly engages in planning and development of products in collaboration with manufacturers.
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