SPARX Group CoTSE:8739 +1.53%92 Pretax Margin % is 50.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 44.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:8739 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,986.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, SPARX Group Co ranks worse than 65.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SPARX Group Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8739'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.82 Med: 44.69 Max: 56.57
Current: 48.94
TSE:8739's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 65.65% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.62
vs TSE:8739: 48.94
SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) 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.
SPARX Group Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SPARX Group Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SPARX Group 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:8739 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SPARX Group 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.
SPARX Group Co Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SPARX Group Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SPARX Group 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.
SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) has a Pretax Margin % of 50.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SPARX Group Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 44.69. Over the past decade, SPARX Group Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 31.82 to 56.57. According to the industry distribution chart, SPARX Group Co ranks #1032 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is SPARX Group Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
SPARX Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 50.95% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.82 to a high of 56.57. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. SPARX Group Co's value of 50.95% is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SPARX Group Co ranks #1032 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SPARX Group Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPARX Group Co's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SPARX Group Co ranks #1032 out of 1572 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SPARX Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. SPARX Group Co's value of 50.95% is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SPARX Group Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 31.82 to 56.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.69 vs. the industry median of 89.62, SPARX Group Co 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 Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.62, based on 1,572 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. SPARX Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 50.95% is 43.1% 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 SPARX Group Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPARX Group Co's current Pretax Margin % is 50.95%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 44.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPARX Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,986.30, compared to a current price of 円2,194.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 50.95%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.69 and 43.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 89.62. SPARX Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739), the current Pretax Margin % is 50.95% 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 SPARX Group Co (TSE:8739) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARX Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,194.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,986.30.
GuruFocus considers SPARX Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8739:
Pretax Margin %: 50.95% (14% above median its 10-year median of 44.69)
GF Value™: 円1,986.30 vs. price of 円2,194.00 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Asset Management median (#1032 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SPARX Group Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company engaged in the Asset Management Business and Investment Advisory Business, through its subsidiaries. It operates a variety of investment strategies through a host of entities. The group invests on behalf of corporate pension annuities, government entities, private and trust banks, and public pension funds. Strategies include Japanese equity, Asia ex-Japan alternatives, and Korean strategies. In addition to mutual fund offerings, the company offers advisory services to customers in Japan. Mutual fund offerings are offered directly or through brokerage houses, banks, and other intermediaries globally.
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