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Aoyama Trading CoTSE:8219 71 Pretax Margin % is 12.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:8219 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円649.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aoyama Trading Co ranks better than 61.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aoyama Trading Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8219'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.95 Med: 4.8 Max: 7.64
Current: 5.2
TSE:8219's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.39% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs TSE:8219: 5.20
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aoyama Trading Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aoyama Trading 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:8219 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aoyama Trading Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #434 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Aoyama Trading Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aoyama Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.70% is 165% above median its 10-year median of 4.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 12.70% is 305.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #434 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aoyama Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aoyama Trading Co's Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #434 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Aoyama Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 12.70% is 305.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Aoyama Trading 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,124 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. Aoyama Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.70% is 305.1% 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aoyama Trading Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.70%, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoyama Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円649.24, compared to a current price of 円707.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.70%, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 305.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Aoyama Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.70% 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円707.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円649.24.
GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8219:
Pretax Margin %: 12.70% (165% above median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: 円649.24 vs. price of 円707.00 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 305.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#434 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8219 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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