Taihei Machinery WorksTSE:6342 -0.61%81 Pretax Margin % is 3.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 11.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:6342 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,519.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Taihei Machinery Works ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taihei Machinery Works's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6342'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96 Med: 11.35 Max: 16.2
Current: 9.02
TSE:6342's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.33% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs TSE:6342: 9.02
Taihei Machinery Works (TSE:6342) 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.
Taihei Machinery Works Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Taihei Machinery Works Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taihei Machinery Works'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:6342 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Taihei Machinery Works'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.
Taihei Machinery Works Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Taihei Machinery Works's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taihei Machinery Works'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.
Taihei Machinery Works (TSE:6342) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Taihei Machinery Works and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 11.35. Over the past decade, Taihei Machinery Works' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.96 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Taihei Machinery Works ranks #47 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Taihei Machinery Works' Pretax Margin % too high?
Taihei Machinery Works' current Pretax Margin % of 3.90% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 16.20. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. Taihei Machinery Works' value of 3.90% is 122.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taihei Machinery Works ranks #47 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taihei Machinery Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taihei Machinery Works' Pretax Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Taihei Machinery Works ranks #47 out of 282 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Taihei Machinery Works in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. Taihei Machinery Works' value of 3.90% is 122.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Taihei Machinery Works' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.96 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.35 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Taihei Machinery Works 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 Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.75, based on 282 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. Taihei Machinery Works's current Pretax Margin % of 3.90% is 122.9% 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 Taihei Machinery Works and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taihei Machinery Works's current Pretax Margin % is 3.90%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 11.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taihei Machinery Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taihei Machinery Works (TSE:6342) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,519.52, compared to a current price of 円2,792.00 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.90%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.35 and 122.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.75. Taihei Machinery Works' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Taihei Machinery Works (TSE:6342), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.90% 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 Taihei Machinery Works (TSE:6342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taihei Machinery Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,792.00 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,519.52.
GuruFocus considers Taihei Machinery Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6342:
Pretax Margin %: 3.90% (66% below median its 10-year median of 11.35)
GF Value™: 円2,519.52 vs. price of 円2,792.00 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.9% above the Forest Products median (#47 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taihei Machinery Works Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood and woodworking machines. It offers plywood plant equipment, LVL production machines, knife grinding machines, chargers, reeling apparatus and dryers among others.
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