The historical rank and industry rank for Central General Development Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3238'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 3.2 Max: 5.92
Current: 0.79
TSE:3238's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 69.82% of 1753
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.28
vs TSE:3238: 0.79
Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) 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.
Central General Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central General Development Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Central General Development Co Pretax Margin % Chart
TSE:3238 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central General Development 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.
Central General Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central General Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central General Development 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.
Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.03% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central General Development Co and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, Central General Development Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1224 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Central General Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central General Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.03% is 182% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 5.92. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. Central General Development Co's value of 9.03% is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1224 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central General Development Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central General Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1224 out of 1753 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Central General Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. Central General Development Co's value of 9.03% is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central General Development Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Central General Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.28, based on 1,753 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. Central General Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.03% is 26.5% 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 Central General Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central General Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.03%, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central General Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円581.66, compared to a current price of 円371.00 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.03%, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 26.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.28. Central General Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.03% 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円371.00 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円581.66.
GuruFocus considers Central General Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3238:
Pretax Margin %: 9.03% (182% above median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: 円581.66 vs. price of 円371.00 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Real Estate median (#1224 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central General Development Co Business Description
Central General Development Co Ltd is engaged in the real estate business in Japan. The company is involved in the management and operation of real estate-related businesses in Japan. It sells condominiums and provides after-sale services, such as inspection and repairs and leases buildings.
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