Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.09%75 Pretax Margin % is 2.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,706.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks better than 65.58% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Shochiku Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円612 Mil. Shochiku Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円23,493 Mil. Therefore, Shochiku Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.78 Med: 5.15 Max: 9.3
Current: 6.76
TSE:9601's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.58% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.91
vs TSE:9601: 6.76
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) 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.
Shochiku Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shochiku Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.61% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #348 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Shochiku Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shochiku Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.61% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 5.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Shochiku Co's value of 2.61% is 36.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #348 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #348 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Shochiku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.91. Shochiku Co's value of 2.61% is 36.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Shochiku 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.91, based on 1,011 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. Shochiku Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.61% is 36.6% 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.61%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.52, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.61%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 36.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.91. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.61% 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.52.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Pretax Margin %: 2.61% (49% below median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: 円12,706.52 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#348 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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