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Forval TelecomTSE:9445 +0.56%71 Pretax Margin % is 5.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:9445 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円457.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, Forval Telecom ranks worse than 57.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forval Telecom's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9445'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.22 Med: 4.54 Max: 6.22
Current: 5.49
TSE:9445's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 57.18% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.7
vs TSE:9445: 5.49
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.
Forval Telecom Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Forval Telecom Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forval Telecom'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:9445 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Forval Telecom'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.
Forval Telecom Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Forval Telecom's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forval Telecom'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.
Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Forval Telecom and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #207 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Forval Telecom's Pretax Margin % too high?
Forval Telecom's current Pretax Margin % of 5.14% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.70. Forval Telecom's value of 5.14% is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #207 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forval Telecom has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forval Telecom's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Forval Telecom ranks #207 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Forval Telecom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.70. Forval Telecom's value of 5.14% is 33.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 7.70, Forval Telecom 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 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. Forval Telecom's current Pretax Margin % of 5.14% is 33.2% 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 Forval Telecom 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. Forval Telecom's current Pretax Margin % is 5.14%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forval Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円457.08, compared to a current price of 円539.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.14%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 33.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.70. Forval Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.14% 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 Forval Telecom (TSE:9445) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forval Telecom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円539.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円457.08.
GuruFocus considers Forval Telecom to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9445:
Pretax Margin %: 5.14% (13% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: 円457.08 vs. price of 円539.00 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#207 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forval Telecom Inc provides telecommunications communication services and management consulting services in Japan. It provides discount international and domestic telephone and cellular phone services for the business and private sectors. It is also involved in the security certification acquisition consulting business.
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