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Katitas CoTSE:8919 +2.28%92 Pretax Margin % is 9.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:8919 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,745.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Katitas Co ranks better than 72.53% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Katitas Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,897 Mil. Katitas Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円39,437 Mil. Therefore, Katitas Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Katitas Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8919'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46 Med: 10.03 Max: 11.72
Current: 11.72
TSE:8919's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 72.53% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.03
vs TSE:8919: 11.72
Katitas Co (TSE:8919) 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.
Katitas Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Katitas Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Katitas 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:8919 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Katitas 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.
Katitas Co Pretax Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Katitas Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Katitas 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.
Katitas Co (TSE:8919) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.88% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Katitas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.03. Over the past decade, Katitas Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #25 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Katitas Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Katitas Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.88% is near median its 10-year median of 10.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 11.72. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. Katitas Co's value of 9.88% is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #25 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Katitas Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katitas Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #25 out of 91 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Katitas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.03. Katitas Co's value of 9.88% is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Katitas Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.46 to 11.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.03 vs. the industry median of 7.03, Katitas 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.03, based on 91 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. Katitas Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.88% is 40.5% 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 Katitas Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katitas Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katitas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katitas Co (TSE:8919) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,745.35, compared to a current price of 円3,360.00 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.03 and 40.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.03. Katitas Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Katitas Co (TSE:8919), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.88% 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 Katitas Co (TSE:8919) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katitas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,360.00 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,745.35.
GuruFocus considers Katitas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8919:
Pretax Margin %: 9.88% (near median its 10-year median of 10.03)
GF Value™: 円2,745.35 vs. price of 円3,360.00 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#25 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8919 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Katitas Co Ltd operates in the housing market in Japan. The company is engaged in the business activities of purchase, renovation, and sale of secondhand houses.
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