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Upbest GroupHKSE:00335 52 Pretax Margin % is 197.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 78.20. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00335 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Upbest Group ranks better than 94.7% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Upbest Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$71.31 Mil. Upbest Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$36.07 Mil. Therefore, Upbest Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 197.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upbest Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00335'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.62 Med: 78.2 Max: 151.67
Current: 125.86
HKSE:00335's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.7% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 22.12
vs HKSE:00335: 125.86
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) 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.
Upbest Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Upbest Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upbest Group'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.
HKSE:00335 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Upbest Group'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.
Upbest Group Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Upbest Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upbest Group'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.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) has a Pretax Margin % of 197.73% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Upbest Group and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 78.20. Over the past decade, Upbest Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 35.62 to 151.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #41 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Upbest Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Upbest Group's current Pretax Margin % of 197.73% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 78.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.62 to a high of 151.67. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 22.12. Upbest Group's value of 197.73% is 793.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #41 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upbest Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbest Group's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #41 out of 774 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Upbest Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 22.12. Upbest Group's value of 197.73% is 793.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Upbest Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 35.62 to 151.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.20 vs. the industry median of 22.12, Upbest Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 22.12, based on 774 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. Upbest Group's current Pretax Margin % of 197.73% is 793.9% 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 Upbest Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 22.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbest Group's current Pretax Margin % is 197.73%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 78.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 197.73%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 78.20 and 793.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 22.12. Upbest Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335), the current Pretax Margin % is 197.73% 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Upbest Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00335:
Pretax Margin %: 197.73% (153% above median its 10-year median of 78.20)
GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.67 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 793.9% above the Capital Markets median (#41 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upbest Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in securities broking, futures broking, securities margin financing, money lending, corporate finance advisory, assets management, precious metal trading, and property investment. The company's operating segment includes Broking, Financing, Corporate Finance, Assets Management, Properties Investment, and Precious Metal Trading. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Financing segment which represents its securities margin financing and money lending business. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Macau and the People's Republic of China.
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