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AR Advanced TechnologyTSE:5578 +6.72%62 Pretax Margin % is 7.71% as of Feb. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:5578 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,040.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, AR Advanced Technology ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AR Advanced Technology's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5578'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 4.83 Max: 7.19
Current: 7.19
TSE:5578's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.27% of 2827
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs TSE:5578: 7.19
AR Advanced Technology (TSE:5578) 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.
AR Advanced Technology Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AR Advanced Technology Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AR Advanced Technology'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:5578 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, AR Advanced Technology'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.
AR Advanced Technology Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, AR Advanced Technology's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AR Advanced Technology'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.
AR Advanced Technology (TSE:5578) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.71% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AR Advanced Technology and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, AR Advanced Technology's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, AR Advanced Technology ranks #1095 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is AR Advanced Technology's Pretax Margin % too high?
AR Advanced Technology's current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 7.19. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. AR Advanced Technology's value of 7.71% is 117.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AR Advanced Technology ranks #1095 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AR Advanced Technology has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AR Advanced Technology's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AR Advanced Technology ranks #1095 out of 2827 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts AR Advanced Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.55. AR Advanced Technology's value of 7.71% is 117.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AR Advanced Technology's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 7.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 3.55, AR Advanced Technology 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 3.55, based on 2,827 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. AR Advanced Technology's current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 117.2% 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 AR Advanced Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AR Advanced Technology's current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AR Advanced Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AR Advanced Technology (TSE:5578) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,040.45, compared to a current price of 円1,017.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 117.2% above the Software industry median of 3.55. AR Advanced Technology's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AR Advanced Technology (TSE:5578), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.71% 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 AR Advanced Technology (TSE:5578) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AR Advanced Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,017.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,040.45.
GuruFocus considers AR Advanced Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5578:
Pretax Margin %: 7.71% (60% above median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: 円1,040.45 vs. price of 円1,017.00 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.2% above the Software median (#1095 of 2827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5578 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AR Advanced Technology Inc is engaged in the DX solution business utilizing cloud technology, data analysis, and AI. It provides a comprehensive service that goes beyond simple system introduction. Its products and services include Loogue faq, an AI chatbot that is specialized in employee inquiries; Zidoma data which may be useful to reduce fileserver operating costs; and Mieta a cloud contact center analysis management service.
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