LecTSE:7874 -0.64%71 Pretax Margin % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:7874 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,291.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lec ranks better than 59.58% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lec's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円369 Mil. Lec's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,369 Mil. Therefore, Lec's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lec's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7874'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77 Med: 7.54 Max: 10.88
Current: 6.57
TSE:7874's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.58% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs TSE:7874: 6.57
Lec (TSE:7874) 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.
Lec Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lec Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lec'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:7874 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lec'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.
Lec Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lec's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lec'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.
Lec (TSE:7874) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lec and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, Lec's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #787 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Lec's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lec's current Pretax Margin % of 2.40% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 10.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Lec's value of 2.40% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lec ranks #787 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lec has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lec's Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #787 out of 1947 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Lec's value of 2.40% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lec's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Lec 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.65, based on 1,947 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. Lec's current Pretax Margin % of 2.40% is 48.4% 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 Lec and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lec's current Pretax Margin % is 2.40%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec (TSE:7874) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,291.46, compared to a current price of 円938.00 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.40%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 48.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. Lec's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Lec (TSE:7874), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.40% 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 Lec (TSE:7874) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円938.00 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,291.46.
GuruFocus considers Lec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7874:
Pretax Margin %: 2.40% (68% below median its 10-year median of 7.54)
GF Value™: 円1,291.46 vs. price of 円938.00 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#787 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7874 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lec Inc engages in the manufacture, sale, and import-export of household utensils, gift articles, and corporate sales palpate articles. It offers its products in various groups namely hook group, kitchen, bath supplies, toilet supplies, cleaning supplies and laundry article. Its products include sticker hooks, paper towel holders, electric toothbrush holders, cleaning tools, and extendable folding laundry clothes hangers.
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