Akebono Brake Industry CoTSE:7238 +2.80%45 Pretax Margin % is 1.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:7238 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円61.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks worse than 66.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akebono Brake Industry Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7238'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.96 Med: 1.92 Max: 14.14
Current: 2.12
TSE:7238's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 66.54% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs TSE:7238: 2.12
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Akebono Brake Industry Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Akebono Brake Industry 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akebono Brake Industry 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #879 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.31% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 1.31% is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #879 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebono Brake Industry Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #879 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Akebono Brake Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 1.31% is 70.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 4.44, Akebono Brake Industry 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 4.44, based on 1,321 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. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.31% is 70.5% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.31%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円61.80, compared to a current price of 円110.00 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.31%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 70.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.44. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.31% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円110.00 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円61.80.
GuruFocus considers Akebono Brake Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7238:
Pretax Margin %: 1.31% (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: 円61.80 vs. price of 円110.00 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#879 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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