Zaoh CoTSE:9986 +0.53%78 Pretax Margin % is 13.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:9986 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,390.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Zaoh Co ranks better than 88.46% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Zaoh Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円334 Mil. Zaoh Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,456 Mil. Therefore, Zaoh Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zaoh Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9986'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11 Med: 14.85 Max: 16.62
Current: 11.91
TSE:9986's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.46% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs TSE:9986: 11.91
Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) 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.
Zaoh Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zaoh Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zaoh 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:9986 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Zaoh 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.
Zaoh Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Zaoh Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zaoh 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.
Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zaoh Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, Zaoh Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.00 to 16.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Zaoh Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Zaoh Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.61% is near median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.00 to a high of 16.62. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Zaoh Co's value of 13.61% is 224% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zaoh Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaoh Co's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zaoh Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Zaoh Co's value of 13.61% is 224% above this benchmark. Historically, Zaoh Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.00 to 16.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Zaoh 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Zaoh Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.61% is 224% 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 Zaoh Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaoh Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,390.72, compared to a current price of 円2,448.00 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 224% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Zaoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.61% 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,448.00 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,390.72.
GuruFocus considers Zaoh Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9986:
Pretax Margin %: 13.61% (near median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: 円2,390.72 vs. price of 円2,448.00 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 224% above the Industrial Distribution median (#18 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zaoh Co Ltd is engaged in the business of dealing with industrial and professional cleaning equipment. Its main business activity is to import cleaning and washing equipment for commercial, industrial, and consumer use from various manufacturers, mainly in Europe, the United States, and China, and to sell them throughout Japan. The company's product portfolio comprises power sweepers, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, ironized water generators, water purifiers, steam cleaners, etc.
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