China Steel (TPE:2002) Pre-Tax Income: NT$-778 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:2002 China Steel Corp TPE:2002
72 GF Score
Price NT$19.05
GF Value NT$20.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Steel Pre-Tax Income?

China Steel TPE:2002 -0.52% 72 Pre-Tax Income is NT$-778 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. China Steel's pretax income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,306 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-778 Mil. China Steel's pretax margin was 3.72%.

During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Pretax Margin was 18.02%. The lowest was -1.48%. And the median was 4.34%.


China Steel  (TPE:2002) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

China Steel's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=3306.006/88840.82
=3.72%

During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Pretax Margin was 18.02%. The lowest was -1.48%. And the median was 4.34%.

* 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.


China Steel Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


China Steel Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Steel's Pre-Tax Income 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.

China Steel Pre-Tax Income Chart

China Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 84,413.65 23,258.60 4,590.09 4,577.57 -4,684.70

China Steel Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,685.86 -3,112.28 -4.79 -966.93 3,306.01

TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, China Steel's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.


China Steel Pre-Tax Income vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Steel's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


TPE:2002
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China Steel Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

China Steel's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-3877.177+0+-5054.071+1131.818+3114.734
=-4,685

China Steel's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=3666.575+0+-1293.479+284.626+648.284
=3,306

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-778 Mil.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of NT$-778 Mil mean?
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Pre-Tax Income of NT$-778 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Pre-Tax Income too high?
China Steel's current Pre-Tax Income is NT$-778 Mil. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Pre-Tax Income compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Pre-Tax Income of NT$-778 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Steel company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Steel industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Pre-Tax Income is NT$-778 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.09, compared to a current price of NT$19.05 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is NT$-778 Mil. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Steel (TPE:2002), the current Pre-Tax Income is NT$-778 Mil as of Jun. 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$19.05 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.09. GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:

  • Pre-Tax Income: NT$-778 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$20.09 vs. price of NT$19.05 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002A:TaiwanCNS:Germany
Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
72GF Score

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