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HiTech Group AustraliaASX:HIT +2.17%77 Pretax Margin % is 9.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 12.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:HIT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, HiTech Group Australia ranks better than 70.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HiTech Group Australia's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:HIT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.05 Med: 12.94 Max: 17.06
Current: 11.05
ASX:HIT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 70.55% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs ASX:HIT: 11.05
HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) 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.
HiTech Group Australia Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HiTech Group Australia Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HiTech Group Australia'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.
ASX:HIT vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HiTech Group Australia'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.
HiTech Group Australia Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HiTech Group Australia's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HiTech Group Australia'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.
HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.51% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 12.94. Over the past decade, HiTech Group Australia's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.05 to 17.06. According to the industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #316 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is HiTech Group Australia's Pretax Margin % too high?
HiTech Group Australia's current Pretax Margin % of 9.51% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.05 to a high of 17.06. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.31. HiTech Group Australia's value of 9.51% is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #316 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HiTech Group Australia has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HiTech Group Australia's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #316 out of 1073 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts HiTech Group Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.31. HiTech Group Australia's value of 9.51% is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HiTech Group Australia's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.05 to 17.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.94 vs. the industry median of 5.31, HiTech Group Australia 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.31, based on 1,073 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. HiTech Group Australia's current Pretax Margin % of 9.51% is 79.1% 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 HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HiTech Group Australia's current Pretax Margin % is 9.51%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HiTech Group Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.89, compared to a current price of A$0.94 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.51%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.94 and 79.1% above the Business Services industry median of 5.31. HiTech Group Australia's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.51% as of Dec. 2025. 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 HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.94 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.89.
GuruFocus considers HiTech Group Australia to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HIT:
Pretax Margin %: 9.51% (27% below median its 10-year median of 12.94)
GF Value™: A$1.89 vs. price of A$0.94 (50.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Business Services median (#316 of 1073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HiTech Group Australia Ltd is engaged in recruitment services for permanent and contract staff to the ICT sector. It currently supplies permanent and contract staff from its database of over specialised ICT, Finance, and Office Support professionals. Its main business comes from IT contracting/consulting.
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