Takasago Tekko KKTSE:5458 +0.16%74 Pretax Margin % is 8.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 4.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:5458 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円918.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Takasago Tekko KK ranks better than 63.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takasago Tekko KK's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5458'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 4.73 Max: 7.42
Current: 4.73
TSE:5458's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.28% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.585
vs TSE:5458: 4.73
Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) 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.
Takasago Tekko KK Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Takasago Tekko KK Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takasago Tekko KK'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:5458 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Takasago Tekko KK'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.
Takasago Tekko KK Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Takasago Tekko KK's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takasago Tekko KK'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.
Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 4.73. Over the past decade, Takasago Tekko KK's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.27 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #224 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Takasago Tekko KK's Pretax Margin % too high?
Takasago Tekko KK's current Pretax Margin % of 8.61% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 7.42. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 8.61% is 233.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #224 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takasago Tekko KK has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takasago Tekko KK's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #224 out of 610 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Takasago Tekko KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 8.61% is 233.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Takasago Tekko KK's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.27 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.73 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Takasago Tekko KK 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.59, based on 610 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. Takasago Tekko KK's current Pretax Margin % of 8.61% is 233.1% 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 Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takasago Tekko KK's current Pretax Margin % is 8.61%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 4.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takasago Tekko KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円918.01, compared to a current price of 円1,215.00 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.61%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.73 and 233.1% above the Steel industry median of 2.59. Takasago Tekko KK's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.61% 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,215.00 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円918.01.
GuruFocus considers Takasago Tekko KK to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5458:
Pretax Margin %: 8.61% (82% above median its 10-year median of 4.73)
GF Value™: 円918.01 vs. price of 円1,215.00 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 233.1% above the Steel median (#224 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takasago Tekko KK is engaged in the steel production business. The company manufactures and sells a wide range of cold rolled steel sheets and steel strips made from ordinary steel and special steel such as electromagnetic plates and sheets, and embossed stainless steel. In addition, the company also processed products with different characteristics, developed from stainless steel materials.
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