Chuo Spring CoTSE:5992 -0.39%59 Pretax Margin % is 3.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:5992 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,389.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Spring Co ranks better than 90.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuo Spring Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5992'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56 Med: 3.46 Max: 15.99
Current: 15.99
TSE:5992's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 90.48% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs TSE:5992: 15.99
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) 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.
Chuo Spring Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chuo Spring Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuo Spring 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Spring 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.
Chuo Spring Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Spring Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Spring 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.
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.87% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.46. Over the past decade, Chuo Spring Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 15.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #126 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Chuo Spring Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chuo Spring Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.87% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 15.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Chuo Spring Co's value of 3.87% is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #126 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chuo Spring Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Spring Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #126 out of 1324 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chuo Spring Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.40. Chuo Spring Co's value of 3.87% is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Spring Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.56 to 15.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Chuo Spring Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.40, based on 1,324 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. Chuo Spring Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.87% is 12% 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 Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Spring Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.87%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,389.60, compared to a current price of 円3,860.00 — trading 177.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.87%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 12% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.40. Chuo Spring Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.87% 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,860.00 is trading 177.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,389.60.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5992:
Pretax Margin %: 3.87% (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.46)
GF Value™: 円1,389.60 vs. price of 円3,860.00 (177.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#126 of 1324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Spring Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of springs, control cables, and automobile supplies. It provides chassis springs, precise springs, cables, gold-plating processing and automobile supplies, as well as design and development services for automobile supplies and reels. Its products include various springs for automobiles, industrial machines, precision machines and aircraft; automotive control cables; and control cable application to buildings, agricultural machines, ships, and housings.
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