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Kanamoto CoTSE:9678 -0.39%80 Pretax Margin % is 9.73% as of Apr. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 7.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:9678 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,324.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Kanamoto Co ranks better than 64.8% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kanamoto Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円5,135 Mil. Kanamoto Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円52,778 Mil. Therefore, Kanamoto Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kanamoto Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9678'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 7.94 Max: 10.69
Current: 9.23
TSE:9678's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.8% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.29
vs TSE:9678: 9.23
Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) 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.
Kanamoto Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kanamoto Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanamoto 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:9678 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Kanamoto 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.
Kanamoto Co Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kanamoto Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kanamoto 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.
Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.73% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kanamoto Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 7.94. Over the past decade, Kanamoto Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 10.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #377 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Kanamoto Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kanamoto Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.73% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 10.69. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Kanamoto Co's value of 9.73% is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #377 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanamoto Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanamoto Co's Pretax Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #377 out of 1071 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kanamoto Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.29. Kanamoto Co's value of 9.73% is 83.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kanamoto Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 10.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Kanamoto 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.29, based on 1,071 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. Kanamoto Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.73% 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 Kanamoto Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanamoto Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.73%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanamoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,324.37, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.73%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 83.9% above the Business Services industry median of 5.29. Kanamoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.73% 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,324.37.
GuruFocus considers Kanamoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9678:
Pretax Margin %: 9.73% (23% above median its 10-year median of 7.94)
GF Value™: 円3,324.37 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% above the Business Services median (#377 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kanamoto Co Ltd is a provider of construction equipment rentals. The company operates three business segments: construction equipment rental, steel products, and computing products. The construction equipment rental business is Kanamoto's core business, accounting for most of the company's revenue. The company owns various hand tools and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and hydraulic excavators, which it rents out to its customers. The steel products business sells various construction materials for engineering and construction works. The computing products business provides rentals and sale of computer-related equipment. Kanamoto operates in Asia.
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