Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 +0.99%75 Pretax Margin % is 6.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,823 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks worse than 51.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 3.54 Max: 6.54
Current: 2.81
TSE:5252's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.58% of 2823
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs TSE:5252: 2.81
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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:5252 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.34% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 6.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1456 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.34% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 6.54. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 6.34% is 80.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1456 out of 2823 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1456 out of 2823 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 6.34% is 80.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 6.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Nihon Knowledge 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.51, based on 2,823 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.34% is 80.6% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.34%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.37, compared to a current price of 円815.00 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.34%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 80.6% above the Software industry median of 3.51. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.34% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円815.00 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.37.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
Pretax Margin %: 6.34% (79% above median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: 円544.37 vs. price of 円815.00 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.6% above the Software median (#1456 of 2823)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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