Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu CoTSE:9081 +0.14%73 Pretax Margin % is 2.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:9081 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,846.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co ranks worse than 60.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9081'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.41 Med: 4.43 Max: 5.75
Current: 4.58
TSE:9081's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.76% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs TSE:9081: 4.58
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co (TSE:9081) 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.
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanagawa Chuo 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:9081 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kanagawa Chuo 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.
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kanagawa Chuo 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.
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co (TSE:9081) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.00% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co ranks #607 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.00% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.43. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's value of 2.00% is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co ranks #607 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co ranks #607 out of 999 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's value of 2.00% is 70.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 999 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. Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.00% is 70.4% 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 Kanagawa Chuo 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. Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.00%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co (TSE:9081) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,846.24, compared to a current price of 円3,650.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.00%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 70.4% below the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co (TSE:9081), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.00% 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 Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co (TSE:9081) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,650.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,846.24.
GuruFocus considers Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9081:
Pretax Margin %: 2.00% (55% below median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: 円3,846.24 vs. price of 円3,650.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% below the Transportation median (#607 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9081 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of passenger vehicle transportation, real estate, hotel, food, and entertainment businesses. The company operates in Passenger Automobile, Real Estate, Automobile Sales, and Others segment. The Passenger Automobile segment includes omnibus, chartered, and passenger use transportation. The Real Estate segment covers the subdivision and leasing of real estate. The Automobile Sales segment manages the sale of automobiles. The Others segment deals with logistics, food and entertainment, and hotel businesses.
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