Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
AB&Company CoTSE:9251 -0.52%77 Pretax Margin % is 10.28% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 10.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:9251 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, AB&Company Co ranks better than 63.16% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AB&Company Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,108 Mil. AB&Company Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円10,780 Mil. Therefore, AB&Company Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB&Company Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9251'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68 Med: 10.01 Max: 12.96
Current: 8.96
TSE:9251's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.16% of 95
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 5.59
vs TSE:9251: 8.96
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) 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.
AB&Company Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AB&Company Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for AB&Company 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:9251 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co Pretax Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB&Company Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.28% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AB&Company Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.01. Over the past decade, AB&Company Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 12.96. According to the industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #35 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is AB&Company Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
AB&Company Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.28% is near median its 10-year median of 10.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 12.96. The Personal Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. AB&Company Co's value of 10.28% is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #35 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB&Company Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB&Company Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #35 out of 95 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts AB&Company Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. AB&Company Co's value of 10.28% is 83.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AB&Company Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 12.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.01 vs. the industry median of 5.59, AB&Company 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 Personal Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Personal Services companies is 5.59, based on 95 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. AB&Company Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.28% is 83.9% 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 AB&Company Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB&Company Co's current Pretax Margin % is 10.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB&Company Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.31, compared to a current price of 円1,332.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.01 and 83.9% above the Personal Services industry median of 5.59. AB&Company Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.28% as of Apr. 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,332.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.31.
GuruFocus considers AB&Company Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9251:
Pretax Margin %: 10.28% (near median its 10-year median of 10.01)
GF Value™: 円1,264.31 vs. price of 円1,332.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% above the Personal Services median (#35 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB&Company Co Ltd operates a chain of beauty salons in Japan through brands like Agu., Agu. Spa & Beauty, BLEACHi, benji, First, EleRe, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: directly managed beauty salons management business, interior design business, and the franchise business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the directly managed beauty salon operation business, which provides beauty services. The franchise business supports the operation of franchise stores, and the interior design business mainly designs, plans, and constructs stores, mainly beauty salons.
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:9251
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:9251 has been successfully added to your 
