Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Shoei Yakuhin CoTSE:3537 -0.49%71 Pretax Margin % is 2.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:3537 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,628.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks worse than 63.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoei Yakuhin Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3537'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 2.47 Max: 4
Current: 2.69
TSE:3537's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.73% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TSE:3537: 2.69
Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shoei Yakuhin Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Shoei Yakuhin 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:3537 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shoei Yakuhin 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoei Yakuhin 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.47. Over the past decade, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1005 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Shoei Yakuhin Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.70% is near median its 10-year median of 2.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 4.00. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 2.70% is 49.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1005 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoei Yakuhin Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Yakuhin Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1005 out of 1577 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shoei Yakuhin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 2.70% is 49.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Yakuhin Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.86 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.47 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Shoei Yakuhin 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,577 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. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.70% is 49.5% 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoei Yakuhin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,628.59, compared to a current price of 円1,638.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.47 and 49.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Shoei Yakuhin Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.70% 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,638.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,628.59.
GuruFocus considers Shoei Yakuhin Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3537:
Pretax Margin %: 2.70% (near median its 10-year median of 2.47)
GF Value™: 円1,628.59 vs. price of 円1,638.00 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% below the Chemicals median (#1005 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products, daily goods, and civil engineering materials. The company operates under three main reporting segments: Chemical Products, Daily Goods, and Civil Engineering Materials. The Chemical Products segment includes items such as fatty alcohols, fatty acids, surfactants, and other chemical products. The Daily Goods segment focuses on detergents and various hygiene-related products. The Civil Engineering Materials segment provides soil improvement materials, repair agents, and environmental improvement materials.
71GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:3537
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:3537 has been successfully added to your 
