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IPE GroupHKSE:00929 56 Pretax Margin % is 4.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.65. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00929 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, IPE Group ranks worse than 60.48% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. IPE Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$25 Mil. IPE Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$599 Mil. Therefore, IPE Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPE Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00929'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27 Med: 5.65 Max: 15.88
Current: 3.69
HKSE:00929's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.48% of 3034
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.815
vs HKSE:00929: 3.69
IPE Group (HKSE:00929) 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.
IPE Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
IPE Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPE 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:00929 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, IPE 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.
IPE Group Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IPE Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPE 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.
IPE Group (HKSE:00929) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.19% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on IPE Group and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.65. Over the past decade, IPE Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.88. According to the industry distribution chart, IPE Group ranks #1835 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is IPE Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
IPE Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.19% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 15.88. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. IPE Group's value of 4.19% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPE Group ranks #1835 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPE Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPE Group's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IPE Group ranks #1835 out of 3034 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places IPE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. IPE Group's value of 4.19% is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, IPE Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.65 vs. the industry median of 5.82, IPE Group has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,034 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. IPE Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.19% is 27.9% below 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 IPE Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPE Group's current Pretax Margin % is 4.19%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPE Group (HKSE:00929) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.58, compared to a current price of HK$0.53 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.19%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.65 and 27.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. IPE Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 IPE Group (HKSE:00929), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.19% 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 IPE Group (HKSE:00929) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.53 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.58.
GuruFocus considers IPE Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00929:
Pretax Margin %: 4.19% (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.65)
GF Value™: HK$0.58 vs. price of HK$0.53 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1835 of 3034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPE Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of precision components products. The company operates in segments based on sales: automotive components, hydraulic equipment components, electronic equipment components, CNC lathes, and others. The products of the company are used in automotive parts, hydraulic equipment, electronic equipment components, and other devices. Its geographical segments are Thailand, Malaysia, Mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong, North America, Europe, and Other countries.
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