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Quick CoTSE:4318 +1.05%87 Pretax Margin % is 12.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 14.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4318 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円856.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, Quick Co ranks better than 83.22% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Quick Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,970 Mil. Quick Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,952 Mil. Therefore, Quick Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quick Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4318'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.93 Med: 14.51 Max: 17.05
Current: 17.03
TSE:4318's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.22% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs TSE:4318: 17.03
Quick Co (TSE:4318) 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.
Quick Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Quick Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quick 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:4318 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Quick 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.
Quick Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quick Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quick 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.
Quick Co (TSE:4318) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.35% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Quick Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 14.51. Over the past decade, Quick Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.93 to 17.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #180 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Quick Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Quick Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.35% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.93 to a high of 17.05. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.31. Quick Co's value of 12.35% is 132.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #180 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quick Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quick Co's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quick Co ranks #180 out of 1073 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Quick Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.31. Quick Co's value of 12.35% is 132.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quick Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.93 to 17.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.51 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Quick 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 5.31, 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. Quick Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.35% is 132.6% 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 Quick Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quick Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.35%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 14.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quick Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quick Co (TSE:4318) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円856.06, compared to a current price of 円770.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.35%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.51 and 132.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.31. Quick Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Quick Co (TSE:4318), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.35% 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 Quick Co (TSE:4318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quick Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円770.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円856.06.
GuruFocus considers Quick Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4318:
Pretax Margin %: 12.35% (15% below median its 10-year median of 14.51)
GF Value™: 円856.06 vs. price of 円770.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.6% above the Business Services median (#180 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quick Co Ltd provides human resource solutions and information services. The company operates in four business divisions namely Recruiting Division, Staffing Services Division, Information Publishing Division, and Others.
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