KVK (TSE:6484) Pretax Margin %: 8.57% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:6484 KVK Corp TSE:6484
74 GF Score
Price 円2,340.00
GF Value 円1,934.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KVK Pretax Margin %?

KVK TSE:6484 74 Pretax Margin % is 8.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:6484 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,934.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, KVK ranks better than 76.28% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. KVK's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,352 Mil. KVK's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,785 Mil. Therefore, KVK's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KVK's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6484' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.63   Med: 9.7   Max: 12.08
Current: 9.98


TSE:6484's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
76.28% of 430 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.5 vs TSE:6484: 9.98

KVK  (TSE:6484) 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.


KVK Pretax Margin % Related Terms


KVK Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KVK'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.

KVK Pretax Margin % Chart

KVK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Pretax Margin %
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KVK Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.29 9.86 10.81 11.45 8.57

TSE:6484 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, KVK'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.


KVK Pretax Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KVK's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KVK's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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KVK Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

KVK's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=3083.493/30899.762
=9.98 %

KVK's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1352.209/15785.316
=8.57 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 8.57% mean?
KVK (TSE:6484) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.57% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KVK and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 9.70. Over the past decade, KVK's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.63 to 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, KVK ranks #102 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is KVK's Pretax Margin % too high?
KVK's current Pretax Margin % of 8.57% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.63 to a high of 12.08. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. KVK's value of 8.57% is 144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KVK ranks #102 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KVK has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVK's Pretax Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, KVK ranks #102 out of 430 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places KVK in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.50. KVK's value of 8.57% is 144.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KVK's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.63 to 12.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 3.50, KVK 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.50, based on 430 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. KVK's current Pretax Margin % of 8.57% is 144.9% 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 KVK and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVK's current Pretax Margin % is 8.57%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVK (TSE:6484) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,934.88, compared to a current price of 円2,340.00 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.57%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 144.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.50. KVK's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 KVK (TSE:6484), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.57% 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 KVK (TSE:6484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,340.00 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,934.88. GuruFocus considers KVK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6484:

  • Pretax Margin %: 8.57% (12% below median its 10-year median of 9.70)
  • GF Value™: 円1,934.88 vs. price of 円2,340.00 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#102 of 430)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KVK Business Description

Address 641 Inari, Takabatake, Tomika-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu, JPN, 501-3304
KVK Corp is one of the manufacturers of specialized in metal kitchen and bath fixtures. The product line includes Faucet fittings, Joints, drain fittings, Faucet parts, Bath faucet, Kitchen faucet, and Washstand faucet for hair and other parts.
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