Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Media Kobo's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-267 Mil. Media Kobo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円828 Mil. Therefore, Media Kobo's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -32.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Kobo's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3815'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.78 Med: -3.17 Max: 6.77
Current: -35.78
TSE:3815's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 77.58% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.23
vs TSE:3815: -35.78
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) 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.
Media Kobo Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Media Kobo Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo Pretax Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a Pretax Margin % of -32.30% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #429 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Media Kobo's Pretax Margin % too high?
Media Kobo's current Pretax Margin % is -32.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #429 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's Pretax Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #429 out of 553 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.23. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.23, based on 553 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. 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current Pretax Margin % is -32.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円372.50, compared to a current price of 円446.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -32.30%. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current Pretax Margin % is -32.30% as of Feb. 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円446.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円372.50.
GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:
Pretax Margin %: -32.30%
GF Value™: 円372.50 vs. price of 円446.00 (19.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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