The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Pretax Margin %: -28.74% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:3823 The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
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What is The Why How Do Co Pretax Margin %?

The Why How Do Co TSE:3823 -3.13% 44 Pretax Margin % is -28.74% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3823 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円59.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,815 Software companies, The Why How Do Co ranks worse than 76.38% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. The Why How Do Co's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-488 Mil. The Why How Do Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,699 Mil. Therefore, The Why How Do Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -28.74%.

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

TSE:3823' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.68   Med: -34.01   Max: 2.04
Current: -17.9


TSE:3823's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than
76.38% of 2815 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.57 vs TSE:3823: -17.90

The Why How Do Co  (TSE:3823) 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.


The Why How Do Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms


The Why How Do Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Why How Do 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.

The Why How Do Co Pretax Margin % Chart

The Why How Do Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -64.28 -42.04 -34.69 -129.68 -0.38

The Why How Do Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -51.74 -210.57 -2.72 1.64 -28.74

TSE:3823 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Why How Do 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.


The Why How Do Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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The Why How Do 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.

The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-6.595/1751.539
=-0.38 %

The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-488.318/1699.032
=-28.74 %

* 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 -28.74% mean?
The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) has a Pretax Margin % of -28.74% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Why How Do Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2150 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Why How Do Co's current Pretax Margin % is -28.74%. Based on the distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2150 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Why How Do Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Why How Do Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #2150 out of 2815 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Why How Do Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.57, based on 2,815 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 The Why How Do Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Why How Do Co's current Pretax Margin % is -28.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Why How Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円59.08, compared to a current price of 円31.00 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -28.74%. The Why How Do Co'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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823), the current Pretax Margin % is -28.74% 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円31.00 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円59.08. GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:

  • Pretax Margin %: -28.74%
  • GF Value™: 円59.08 vs. price of 円31.00 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Why How Do Co Business Description

Address 22 Aizumi-cho, Daisan Yamada Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0005
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
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