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KDDITSE:9433 +0.91%74 Pretax Margin % is 17.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 18.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:9433 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,795.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 77.35% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. KDDI's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円554,507 Mil. KDDI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,155,910 Mil. Therefore, KDDI's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KDDI's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9433'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.55 Med: 18.91 Max: 19.89
Current: 18.41
TSE:9433's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.35% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.7
vs TSE:9433: 18.41
KDDI (TSE:9433) 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.
KDDI Pretax Margin % Related Terms
KDDI Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KDDI'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:9433 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI'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.
KDDI (TSE:9433) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.57% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KDDI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.91. Over the past decade, KDDI's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.55 to 19.89. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #82 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is KDDI's Pretax Margin % too high?
KDDI's current Pretax Margin % of 17.57% is near median its 10-year median of 18.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.55 to a high of 19.89. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.70. KDDI's value of 17.57% is 128.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #82 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #82 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places KDDI in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.70. KDDI's value of 17.57% is 128.2% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.55 to 19.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.91 vs. the industry median of 7.70, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.70, based on 362 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. KDDI's current Pretax Margin % of 17.57% is 128.2% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current Pretax Margin % is 17.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (TSE:9433) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,795.16, compared to a current price of 円2,835.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.91 and 128.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.70. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 KDDI (TSE:9433), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.57% 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 KDDI (TSE:9433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,835.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,795.16.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9433:
Pretax Margin %: 17.57% (near median its 10-year median of 18.91)
GF Value™: 円2,795.16 vs. price of 円2,835.00 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#82 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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