China LilangFRA:5LX +1.08%85 Pretax Margin % is 13.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 22.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 87.49% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. China Lilang's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.8 Mil. China Lilang's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €284.0 Mil. Therefore, China Lilang's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Lilang's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5LX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.83 Med: 22.24 Max: 30.97
Current: 14.83
FRA:5LX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.49% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs FRA:5LX: 14.83
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) 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.
China Lilang Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Lilang Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Lilang'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.
FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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.
China Lilang Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang'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.
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.32% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Lilang and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 22.24. Over the past decade, China Lilang's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.83 to 30.97. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #130 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is China Lilang's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Lilang's current Pretax Margin % of 13.32% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.83 to a high of 30.97. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. China Lilang's value of 13.32% is 278.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #130 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Pretax Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #130 out of 1039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Lilang in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. China Lilang's value of 13.32% is 278.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.83 to 30.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.24 vs. the industry median of 3.52, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,039 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. China Lilang's current Pretax Margin % of 13.32% is 278.4% 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 China Lilang and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Pretax Margin % is 13.32%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 22.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a current Pretax Margin % of 13.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.32%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.24 and 278.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.32% 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:
Pretax Margin %: 13.32% (40% below median its 10-year median of 22.24)
GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.38 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 278.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#130 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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