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Meiji Shipping Group CoTSE:9115 +0.97%74 Pretax Margin % is 7.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 12.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:9115 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円666.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks better than 78.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiji Shipping Group Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9115'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.03 Med: 12.09 Max: 23.9
Current: 19.14
TSE:9115's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.62% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs TSE:9115: 19.14
Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Meiji Shipping Group Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9115 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiji Shipping 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Shipping 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Meiji Shipping Group Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 12.09. Over the past decade, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 23.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #214 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.44% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 23.90. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 7.44% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #214 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiji Shipping Group Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Shipping Group Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #214 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Meiji Shipping Group Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 7.44% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Shipping Group Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 23.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.09 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Meiji Shipping Group 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 6.74, based on 1,001 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. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.44% is 10.4% 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 12.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円666.32, compared to a current price of 円829.00 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 12.09 and 10.4% above the Transportation industry median of 6.74. Meiji Shipping Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.44% 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円829.00 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円666.32.
GuruFocus considers Meiji Shipping Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9115:
Pretax Margin %: 7.44% (38% below median its 10-year median of 12.09)
GF Value™: 円666.32 vs. price of 円829.00 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Transportation median (#214 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Ltd is engaged in maritime business, shipping business, hotel business, and other business. The company owns tankers, bulk carrier, container carrier, and wood chip carrier.
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