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Bookoff Group HoldingsTSE:9278 +6.33%78 Pretax Margin % is 6.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:9278 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,841.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks better than 52.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bookoff Group Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9278'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 2.52 Max: 3.59
Current: 3.59
TSE:9278's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.08% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs TSE:9278: 3.59
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) 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.
Bookoff Group Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bookoff Group Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bookoff Group Holdings'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:9278 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bookoff Group Holdings'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.
Bookoff Group Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bookoff Group Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bookoff Group Holdings'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.
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.83% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Bookoff Group Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #541 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Bookoff Group Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 6.83% is 171% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 3.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.09. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 6.83% is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #541 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bookoff Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bookoff Group Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #541 out of 1129 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Bookoff Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.09. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 6.83% is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, Bookoff Group Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Bookoff Group Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.09, based on 1,129 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. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 6.83% is 121% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 6.83%, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,841.31, compared to a current price of 円2,638.00 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.83%, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 121% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.09. Bookoff Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.83% as of Feb. 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,638.00 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,841.31.
GuruFocus considers Bookoff Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9278:
Pretax Margin %: 6.83% (171% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: 円1,841.31 vs. price of 円2,638.00 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#541 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd purchases and sells books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby goods, watches, luxury-brand bags, precious metals, kitchenware, and household goods through its stores, which include BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores and BOOKOFF PLUS stores. The company's business segments are Reuse Store Business, BOOKOFF Online Business, HUGALL Business, and Packaged Media Business.
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