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C.S.Lumber CoTSE:7808 -0.19%57 Pretax Margin % is 2.46% as of Feb. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 7.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:7808 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,002.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, C.S.Lumber Co ranks better than 65.6% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. C.S.Lumber Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円121 Mil. C.S.Lumber Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,918 Mil. Therefore, C.S.Lumber Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for C.S.Lumber Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7808'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 7.31 Max: 15.8
Current: 4.64
TSE:7808's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.6% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs TSE:7808: 4.64
C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) 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.
C.S.Lumber Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
C.S.Lumber Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C.S.Lumber 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:7808 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, C.S.Lumber 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.
C.S.Lumber Co Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C.S.Lumber Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C.S.Lumber 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.
C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.46% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on C.S.Lumber Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 7.31. Over the past decade, C.S.Lumber Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 15.80. According to the industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #97 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is C.S.Lumber Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
C.S.Lumber Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.46% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 7.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 15.80. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. C.S.Lumber Co's value of 2.46% is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #97 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, C.S.Lumber Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C.S.Lumber Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #97 out of 282 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts C.S.Lumber Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. C.S.Lumber Co's value of 2.46% is 40.6% above this benchmark. Historically, C.S.Lumber Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 15.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.31 vs. the industry median of 1.75, C.S.Lumber 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 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. C.S.Lumber Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.46% is 40.6% 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 C.S.Lumber Co 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. C.S.Lumber Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.46%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 7.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C.S.Lumber Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,002.91, compared to a current price of 円2,685.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.46%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 7.31 and 40.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.75. C.S.Lumber Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.46% as of Feb. 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,685.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,002.91.
GuruFocus considers C.S.Lumber Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7808:
Pretax Margin %: 2.46% (66% below median its 10-year median of 7.31)
GF Value™: 円3,002.91 vs. price of 円2,685.00 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% above the Forest Products median (#97 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C.S.Lumber Co Inc is a Japan-based company, engages in the pre-cutting and sale of a wood business. It is engaged in the computer-aided design, pre-cut processing, and distribution of lumbers, design of two-by-four method, as well as the manufacture and distribution of panels. It is also engaged in the construction contracting of wooden detached houses and wooden general buildings as well as Real Estate Leasing business.
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