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The historical rank and industry rank for Shinhokoku Material's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5542'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.71 Med: 10.34 Max: 26.3
Current: 10.21
TSE:5542's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.14% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs TSE:5542: 10.21
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) 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.
Shinhokoku Material Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shinhokoku Material Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinhokoku Material'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:5542 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shinhokoku Material's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shinhokoku Material's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.71 to 26.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #103 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Shinhokoku Material's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shinhokoku Material's current Pretax Margin % is %. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.71 to a high of 26.30. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #103 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shinhokoku Material has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhokoku Material's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #103 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shinhokoku Material in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Historically, Shinhokoku Material's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.71 to 26.30 over the past decade. 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 2.58, based on 611 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. 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 Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinhokoku Material's current Pretax Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhokoku Material stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円555.76, compared to a current price of 円812.00 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is %. Shinhokoku Material's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542), the current Pretax Margin % is % 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.
Is Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円812.00 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円555.76.
GuruFocus considers Shinhokoku Material to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5542:
Pretax Margin %: %
GF Value™: 円555.76 vs. price of 円812.00 (46.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhokoku Material Corp is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of special alloy industrial castings and precision processed products. The company has two business segments, which include the Special alloy business and the Real estate rental business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the special alloy business segment, which produces parts for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment, tools for manufacturing seamless steel pipes, electrical resistance materials, and special welding rods.
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