Hirakawa HewtechTSE:5821 +0.92%71 Pretax Margin % is 3.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:5821 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,791.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 552 Conglomerates companies, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
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.
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Hirakawa Hewtech Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirakawa Hewtech'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hirakawa Hewtech'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.
Hirakawa Hewtech Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hirakawa Hewtech's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirakawa Hewtech'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.
Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.48% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hirakawa Hewtech and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Hirakawa Hewtech's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 12.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #230 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Hirakawa Hewtech's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hirakawa Hewtech's current Pretax Margin % of 3.48% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 12.11. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.63. Hirakawa Hewtech's value of 3.48% is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #230 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hirakawa Hewtech has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirakawa Hewtech's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #230 out of 552 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hirakawa Hewtech in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.63. Hirakawa Hewtech's value of 3.48% is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hirakawa Hewtech's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 12.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 6.63, Hirakawa Hewtech 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.63, based on 552 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. Hirakawa Hewtech's current Pretax Margin % of 3.48% is 47.5% 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 Hirakawa Hewtech and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirakawa Hewtech's current Pretax Margin % is 3.48%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirakawa Hewtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,791.15, compared to a current price of 円3,285.00 — trading 83.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.48%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 47.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.63. Hirakawa Hewtech's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.48% 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 Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirakawa Hewtech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,285.00 is trading 83.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,791.15.
GuruFocus considers Hirakawa Hewtech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5821:
Pretax Margin %: 3.48% (59% below median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: 円1,791.15 vs. price of 円3,285.00 (83.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Conglomerates median (#230 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirakawa Hewtech Corp is a Japan-based company. It is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric wires, cables, electrical equipment, and medical equipment. The company is also engaged in the design, construction, supervision and contracting of electrical work and telecommunications construction. Electrical products offered by the company include micro coaxial cable, interface cable, broadcast cable, and high-frequency coaxial cable. Medical equipment offerings include industry tube and medical tube. Hirakawa Hewtech is also engaged in real estate management and leasing.
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