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NS GroupTSE:471A -0.07%16 Pretax Margin % is 20.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 31.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:471A with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, NS Group ranks better than 93.84% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. NS Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,609 Mil. NS Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円7,800 Mil. Therefore, NS Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NS Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:471A'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.34 Med: 31.4 Max: 33.36
Current: 31.16
TSE:471A's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.84% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.29
vs TSE:471A: 31.16
NS Group (TSE:471A) 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.
NS Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
NS Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS Group'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:471A vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, NS Group'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.
NS Group Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NS Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS Group'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.
NS Group (TSE:471A) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.63% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NS Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 31.40. Over the past decade, NS Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.34 to 33.36. According to the industry distribution chart, NS Group ranks #66 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is NS Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
NS Group's current Pretax Margin % of 20.63% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 31.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.34 to a high of 33.36. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. NS Group's value of 20.63% is 290% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS Group ranks #66 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NS Group has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS Group's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NS Group ranks #66 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places NS Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. NS Group's value of 20.63% is 290% above this benchmark. Historically, NS Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.34 to 33.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.40 vs. the industry median of 5.29, NS Group 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 5.29, based on 1,071 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. NS Group's current Pretax Margin % of 20.63% is 290% 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 NS Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NS Group's current Pretax Margin % is 20.63%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 31.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS Group stock overvalued right now?
NS Group (TSE:471A) has a current Pretax Margin % of 20.63%. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.63%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 31.40 and 290% above the Business Services industry median of 5.29. NS Group's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 NS Group (TSE:471A), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.63% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
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