Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Automotive Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8117'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.6 Med: 22.28 Max: 29.89
Current: 28.87
TSE:8117's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.42% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs TSE:8117: 28.87
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) 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.
Central Automotive Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Automotive Products 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, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a Pretax Margin % of 27.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Automotive Products and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 22.28. Over the past decade, Central Automotive Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.60 to 29.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #34 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Central Automotive Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Automotive Products' current Pretax Margin % of 27.24% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 22.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.60 to a high of 29.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Central Automotive Products' value of 27.24% is 512.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #34 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #34 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Central Automotive Products in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Central Automotive Products' value of 27.24% is 512.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Automotive Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.60 to 29.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.28 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Central Automotive Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,320 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. Central Automotive Products's current Pretax Margin % of 27.24% is 512.1% 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Automotive Products's current Pretax Margin % is 27.24%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 22.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,987.83, compared to a current price of 円2,110.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 27.24%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 22.28 and 512.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current Pretax Margin % is 27.24% 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,110.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
Pretax Margin %: 27.24% (22% above median its 10-year median of 22.28)
GF Value™: 円1,987.83 vs. price of 円2,110.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 512.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#34 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
98GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:8117
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:8117 has been successfully added to your 
