Alpha Co (TSE:4760) Pretax Margin %: 4.90% (As of Feb. 2026) — 631% Above Median

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TSE:4760 Alpha Co Ltd TSE:4760
48 GF Score
Price 円1,634.00
GF Value 円1,669.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Alpha Co Pretax Margin %?

Alpha Co TSE:4760 +2.00% 48 Pretax Margin % is 4.90% as of Feb. 2026, which is 631% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:4760 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,669.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Alpha Co ranks better than 56.07% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Alpha Co's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円163 Mil. Alpha Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,331 Mil. Therefore, Alpha Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.90%.

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

TSE:4760' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.8   Med: 0.67   Max: 3.83
Current: 3.83


TSE:4760's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
56.07% of 1013 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs TSE:4760: 3.83

Alpha Co  (TSE:4760) 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.


Alpha Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Alpha Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha 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.

Alpha Co Pretax Margin % Chart

Alpha 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 -11.80 -2.28 -7.22 2.25 3.53

Alpha 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 3.90 0.46 4.37 2.71 4.90

TSE:4760 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Alpha 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.


Alpha Co Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Alpha Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alpha 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.

Alpha 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 )
=224.96/6365.005
=3.53 %

Alpha 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 )
=163.332/3330.668
=4.90 %

* 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 4.90% mean?
Alpha Co (TSE:4760) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.90% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Alpha Co and its competitors. This is 631% above median its historical median of 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Co ranks #445 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Alpha Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Alpha Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 631% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Alpha Co's value of 4.90% is 143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Co ranks #445 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpha Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Alpha Co ranks #445 out of 1013 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Alpha Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Alpha Co's value of 4.90% is 143.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Alpha 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,013 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. Alpha Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 143.8% 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 Alpha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Co's current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 631% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Co (TSE:4760) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,669.11, compared to a current price of 円1,634.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 631% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 143.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Alpha Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Alpha Co (TSE:4760), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.90% 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 Alpha Co (TSE:4760) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,634.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,669.11. GuruFocus considers Alpha Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4760:

  • Pretax Margin %: 4.90% (631% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: 円1,669.11 vs. price of 円1,634.00 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#445 of 1013)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4760 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpha Co Business Description

Address Kuwano 709-6, Naka Ward, Okayama, JPN
Alpha Co Ltd is engaged in planning, production, and sales of promotional items. The business activities of the company includes Planning, production and sales of promotional items, as well as planning, editing and sales of information.
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