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Yellow HatTSE:9882 -0.33%87 Pretax Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:9882 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,616.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks better than 76.29% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Yellow Hat's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,968 Mil. Yellow Hat's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円38,927 Mil. Therefore, Yellow Hat's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yellow Hat's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9882'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06 Med: 9.1 Max: 10.67
Current: 9.97
TSE:9882's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.29% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs TSE:9882: 9.97
Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) 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.
Yellow Hat Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Yellow Hat Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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:9882 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat'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.
Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Yellow Hat and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, Yellow Hat's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 10.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #313 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Yellow Hat's Pretax Margin % too high?
Yellow Hat's current Pretax Margin % of 5.06% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 10.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Yellow Hat's value of 5.06% is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #313 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #313 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Yellow Hat in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. Yellow Hat's value of 5.06% is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Yellow Hat's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 10.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Yellow Hat 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,320 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. Yellow Hat's current Pretax Margin % of 5.06% is 13.7% 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Hat's current Pretax Margin % is 5.06%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,616.21, compared to a current price of 円1,821.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.06%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 13.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.06% 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,821.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,616.21.
GuruFocus considers Yellow Hat to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9882:
Pretax Margin %: 5.06% (44% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: 円1,616.21 vs. price of 円1,821.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#313 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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