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Niigata Kotsu CoTSE:9017 +1.21%66 Pretax Margin % is 7.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:9017 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,186.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Transportation companies, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks better than 54.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Niigata Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9017'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.81 Med: 6.96 Max: 8.27
Current: 8.25
TSE:9017's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.9% of 1000
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.745
vs TSE:9017: 8.25
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Niigata Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Niigata Kotsu 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:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #451 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.25% is near median its 10-year median of 6.96. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 7.25% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #451 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #451 out of 1000 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Niigata Kotsu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 7.25% is 7.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Niigata Kotsu 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,000 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.25% is 7.5% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,186.72, compared to a current price of 円2,005.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 7.5% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.25% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,005.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,186.72.
GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:
Pretax Margin %: 7.25% (near median its 10-year median of 6.96)
GF Value™: 円2,186.72 vs. price of 円2,005.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Transportation median (#451 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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