NS Tool CoTSE:6157 +3.51%76 Pretax Margin % is 25.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 22.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:6157 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円896.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, NS Tool Co ranks better than 91.51% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. NS Tool Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,231 Mil. NS Tool Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,903 Mil. Therefore, NS Tool Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NS Tool Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6157'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.86 Med: 22.2 Max: 28.19
Current: 21.22
TSE:6157's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.51% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs TSE:6157: 21.22
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) 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.
NS Tool Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
NS Tool Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS Tool 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:6157 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, NS Tool 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.
NS Tool Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NS Tool Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS Tool 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.
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.11% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on NS Tool Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 22.20. Over the past decade, NS Tool Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.86 to 28.19. According to the industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #257 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is NS Tool Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
NS Tool Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.11% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.86 to a high of 28.19. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. NS Tool Co's value of 25.11% is 331.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #257 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NS Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS Tool Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #257 out of 3027 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places NS Tool Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. NS Tool Co's value of 25.11% is 331.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NS Tool Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.86 to 28.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.20 vs. the industry median of 5.82, NS Tool 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,027 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. NS Tool Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.11% is 331.4% 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 NS Tool Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NS Tool Co's current Pretax Margin % is 25.11%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 22.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円896.14, compared to a current price of 円944.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.11%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.20 and 331.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. NS Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.11% 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円944.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円896.14.
GuruFocus considers NS Tool Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6157:
Pretax Margin %: 25.11% (13% above median its 10-year median of 22.20)
GF Value™: 円896.14 vs. price of 円944.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 331.4% above the Industrial Products median (#257 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ns Tool Co Ltd manufactures and sells cutting tools. The company's products include cutters and chucks, end mills in square, ball, taper, and radius types, cutter series for a copper electrode, aluminum, and plastic among others.
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