Placo CoTSE:6347 +0.78%59 Pretax Margin % is 8.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:6347 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円189.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Placo Co ranks worse than 55.09% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Placo Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円147 Mil. Placo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,692 Mil. Therefore, Placo Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Placo Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6347'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.16 Med: 6.52 Max: 14.62
Current: 4.81
TSE:6347's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.09% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.81
vs TSE:6347: 4.81
Placo Co (TSE:6347) 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.
Placo Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Placo Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Placo 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:6347 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Placo 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.
Placo Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Placo Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Placo 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.
Placo Co (TSE:6347) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Placo Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1671 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Placo Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Placo Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.72% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.52. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Placo Co's value of 8.72% is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1671 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Placo 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 Placo Co's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #1671 out of 3033 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Placo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Placo Co's value of 8.72% is 50.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 5.81, Placo 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 5.81, based on 3,033 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. Placo Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.72% is 50.1% 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 Placo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Placo Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.72%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Placo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co (TSE:6347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円189.30, compared to a current price of 円258.00 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.72%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 50.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.81. Placo 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.72% 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円258.00 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円189.30.
GuruFocus considers Placo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6347:
Pretax Margin %: 8.72% (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.52)
GF Value™: 円189.30 vs. price of 円258.00 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1671 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Placo Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of the plastic processing machine and recycling equipment. The company offers products such as blown film forming machine, blow molding machine, recycling machine, inflation molding equipment, and others.
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