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MeiwaTSE:8103 -1.10%75 Pretax Margin % is 3.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円755.49 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Meiwa ranks worse than 56.96% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Meiwa's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,831 Mil. Meiwa's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円88,214 Mil. Therefore, Meiwa's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiwa's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8103'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 2.3 Max: 3.09
Current: 3.09
TSE:8103's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.96% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs TSE:8103: 3.09
Meiwa (TSE:8103) 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.
Meiwa Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Meiwa Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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:8103 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.
Meiwa Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Meiwa's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiwa'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.
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Meiwa and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Meiwa's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #90 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Meiwa's Pretax Margin % too high?
Meiwa's current Pretax Margin % of 3.21% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 3.09. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Meiwa's value of 3.21% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #90 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #90 out of 158 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Meiwa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. Meiwa's value of 3.21% is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Meiwa 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 158 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. Meiwa's current Pretax Margin % of 3.21% is 20.3% 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 Meiwa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current Pretax Margin % is 3.21%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円755.49, compared to a current price of 円900.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.21%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 20.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.21% 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円900.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円755.49.
GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:
Pretax Margin %: 3.21% (40% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: 円755.49 vs. price of 円900.00 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#90 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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