KSK CoTSE:9687 -0.35%89 Pretax Margin % is 7.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:9687 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,831.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, KSK Co ranks better than 71.9% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. KSK Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円961 Mil. KSK Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,222 Mil. Therefore, KSK Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSK Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9687'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.55 Med: 10.6 Max: 12.96
Current: 11.11
TSE:9687's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.9% of 2822
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.505
vs TSE:9687: 11.11
KSK Co (TSE:9687) 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.
KSK Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
KSK Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSK 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:9687 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, KSK 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.
KSK Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, KSK Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSK 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.
KSK Co (TSE:9687) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KSK Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 10.60. Over the past decade, KSK Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.55 to 12.96. According to the industry distribution chart, KSK Co ranks #793 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is KSK Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
KSK Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.27% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 10.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.55 to a high of 12.96. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. KSK Co's value of 7.27% is 107.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSK Co ranks #793 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KSK Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSK Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, KSK Co ranks #793 out of 2822 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts KSK Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. KSK Co's value of 7.27% is 107.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KSK Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.55 to 12.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 3.51, KSK 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.51, based on 2,822 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. KSK Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.27% is 107.4% 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 KSK Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSK Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.27%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSK Co (TSE:9687) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,831.96, compared to a current price of 円4,300.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.27%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 107.4% above the Software industry median of 3.51. KSK Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 KSK Co (TSE:9687), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.27% 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 KSK Co (TSE:9687) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSK Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,300.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,831.96.
GuruFocus considers KSK Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9687:
Pretax Margin %: 7.27% (31% below median its 10-year median of 10.60)
GF Value™: 円3,831.96 vs. price of 円4,300.00 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.4% above the Software median (#793 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9687 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSK Co Ltd is a total solutions partner of IT. It provides software development, and customer and data entry services. Its businesses include analog LSI development, middleware/firmware design, web system development, CAD system development, network system integration, computer system integration, data entry business.
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