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Kobelco Wire CoTSE:5660 +4.55%65 Pretax Margin % is 5.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks better than 60.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobelco Wire Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5660'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 2.69 Max: 4.28
Current: 4.28
TSE:5660's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.56% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs TSE:5660: 4.28
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) 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.
Kobelco Wire Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kobelco Wire Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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:5660 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #241 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.42% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 4.28. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 5.42% is 110.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #241 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #241 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kobelco Wire Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 5.42% is 110.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Kobelco Wire 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 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.42% is 110.1% 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 Kobelco Wire Co 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.42%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.92, compared to a current price of 円1,791.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.42%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 110.1% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.42% 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,791.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.92.
GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:
Pretax Margin %: 5.42% (101% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: 円1,264.92 vs. price of 円1,791.00 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.1% above the Steel median (#241 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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