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Vitabrid JapanTSE:542A +0.47%22 Pretax Margin % is 2.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:542A with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vitabrid Japan ranks better than 97.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vitabrid Japan's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:542A'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.37 Med: 6.33 Max: 34.68
Current: 34.68
TSE:542A's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.03% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs TSE:542A: 34.68
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) 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.
Vitabrid Japan Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vitabrid Japan Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan Pretax Margin % Chart
Vitabrid Japan Annual Data
Trend
Feb24
Feb25
Feb26
Pretax Margin %
8.30
5.37
6.33
Vitabrid Japan Quarterly Data
Feb24
Feb25
Nov25
Feb26
May26
Pretax Margin %
0.00
0.00
21.76
2.37
80.77
TSE:542A vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vitabrid Japan's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.37% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vitabrid Japan and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 6.33. Over the past decade, Vitabrid Japan's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.37 to 34.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #58 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Vitabrid Japan's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vitabrid Japan's current Pretax Margin % of 2.37% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.37 to a high of 34.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Vitabrid Japan's value of 2.37% is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #58 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitabrid Japan has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitabrid Japan's Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #58 out of 1956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Vitabrid Japan in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Vitabrid Japan's value of 2.37% is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vitabrid Japan's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.37 to 34.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.33 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Vitabrid Japan has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,956 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. Vitabrid Japan's current Pretax Margin % of 2.37% is 49.2% below 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 Vitabrid Japan and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitabrid Japan's current Pretax Margin % is 2.37%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 6.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitabrid Japan stock overvalued right now?
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) has a current Pretax Margin % of 2.37%. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.37%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 49.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Vitabrid Japan's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.37% 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.
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