Creo Co (TSE:9698) Tax Rate %: 21.14% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:9698 Creo Co Ltd TSE:9698
72 GF Score
Price 円1,310.00
GF Value 円1,159.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Creo Co Tax Rate %?

Creo Co TSE:9698 -1.65% 72 Tax Rate % is 21.14% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9698 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,159.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Creo Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円93 Mil. Creo Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円440 Mil. Therefore, Creo Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.14%.

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Creo Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Creo Co Tax Rate % Chart

Creo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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Creo Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Creo Co Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Creo Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=325/1132
=28.71 %

Creo Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=93/440
=21.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 21.14% mean?
Creo Co (TSE:9698) has a Tax Rate % of 21.14% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Creo Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Creo Co's current Tax Rate % is 21.14%. Overall, Creo Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creo Co's Tax Rate % compare to QH and SHOP?
Creo Co's Tax Rate % of 21.14% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Creo Co's current Tax Rate % is 21.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co (TSE:9698) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,159.51, compared to a current price of 円1,310.00 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.14%. Creo Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Creo Co (TSE:9698), the current Tax Rate % is 21.14% 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,310.00 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,159.51. GuruFocus considers Creo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9698:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.14%
  • GF Value™: 円1,159.51 vs. price of 円1,310.00 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Creo Co Business Description

Address Higashishinagawa 4-chome, 10-27, Sumitomo Real Estate Shinagawa Building, 11th to 13th floors, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0002
Creo Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the development of software solutions. It develops information processing systems and provides related services. The services offered by the company are contract development, core system support, development and construction of the website, mission-critical business system development and others.
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