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Mitsubishi Pencil CoTSE:7976 -0.34%89 Pretax Margin % is 13.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 14.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:7976 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,522.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks better than 73.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7976'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.17 Med: 14.4 Max: 19.11
Current: 11.91
TSE:7976's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.41% of 3035
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs TSE:7976: 11.91
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.05% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.40. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.17 to 19.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #807 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.05% is near median its 10-year median of 14.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.17 to a high of 19.11. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 13.05% is 124.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #807 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Pencil Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #807 out of 3035 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Mitsubishi Pencil Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 13.05% is 124.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.17 to 19.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.40 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Mitsubishi Pencil 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 5.82, based on 3,035 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. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.05% is 124.2% 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,522.94, compared to a current price of 円2,623.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.40 and 124.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.05% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,623.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,522.94.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Pencil Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7976:
Pretax Margin %: 13.05% (near median its 10-year median of 14.40)
GF Value™: 円2,522.94 vs. price of 円2,623.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.2% above the Industrial Products median (#807 of 3035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Ltd manufactures and distributes writing instruments, office supplies, and other products. The company operates in two business segments. The writing material and writing-material-related product segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pencils, ballpoint pens, rubbers, office automation equipment, correction tapes, sharpeners, cosmetics, and other products. The other segment provides adhesive tapes and handicraft products. The Japan-based company has operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
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