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Palma CoTSE:3461 +1.03%62 Pretax Margin % is 9.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 7.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:3461 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円378.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, Palma Co ranks better than 67.19% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Palma Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円99 Mil. Palma Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,071 Mil. Therefore, Palma Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palma Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3461'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 7.65 Max: 14.98
Current: 10.01
TSE:3461's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.19% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs TSE:3461: 10.01
Palma Co (TSE:3461) 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.
Palma Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Palma Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palma 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:3461 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Palma 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.
Palma Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Palma Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palma 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.
Palma Co (TSE:3461) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Palma Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 7.65. Over the past decade, Palma Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.05 to 14.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Palma Co ranks #352 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Palma Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Palma Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.25% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 14.98. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Palma Co's value of 9.25% is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palma Co ranks #352 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Palma Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palma Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Palma Co ranks #352 out of 1073 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Palma Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Palma Co's value of 9.25% is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Palma Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.05 to 14.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Palma 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 a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 1,073 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. Palma Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.25% is 74.5% 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 Palma Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palma Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.25%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palma Co (TSE:3461) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円378.41, compared to a current price of 円589.00 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.25%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 74.5% above the Business Services industry median of 5.30. Palma Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Palma Co (TSE:3461), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.25% 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 Palma Co (TSE:3461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palma Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円589.00 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円378.41.
GuruFocus considers Palma Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3461:
Pretax Margin %: 9.25% (21% above median its 10-year median of 7.65)
GF Value™: 円378.41 vs. price of 円589.00 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% above the Business Services median (#352 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palma Co Ltd is engaged in the self-storage business for business process outsourcing. Its three solutions services include business solution services, IT solution services, and turnkey solutions. Its IT solution services include WEB reservation settlement and an inventory management system, and turn-key solutions include facility development, sales, and property management.
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