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Water Oasis GroupHKSE:01161 +1.54%58 Pretax Margin % is 17.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01161 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, Water Oasis Group ranks better than 80% on this metric.
Water Oasis Group (HKSE:01161) 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.
Water Oasis Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Water Oasis Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Water Oasis 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:01161 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Water Oasis 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.
Water Oasis Group Pretax Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Water Oasis Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Water Oasis 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.
Water Oasis Group (HKSE:01161) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.96% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Water Oasis Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Water Oasis Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 25.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Water Oasis Group ranks #19 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Water Oasis Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Water Oasis Group's current Pretax Margin % of 17.96% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 25.28. The Personal Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. Water Oasis Group's value of 17.96% is 221.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Water Oasis Group ranks #19 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Water Oasis Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Water Oasis Group's Pretax Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Water Oasis Group ranks #19 out of 95 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Water Oasis Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.59. Water Oasis Group's value of 17.96% is 221.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Water Oasis Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 25.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 5.59, Water Oasis 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 Personal Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Personal Services companies is 5.59, based on 95 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. Water Oasis Group's current Pretax Margin % of 17.96% is 221.3% 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 Water Oasis Group and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Water Oasis Group's current Pretax Margin % is 17.96%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Water Oasis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Water Oasis Group (HKSE:01161) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.99, compared to a current price of HK$1.32 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.96%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 221.3% above the Personal Services industry median of 5.59. Water Oasis Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Water Oasis Group (HKSE:01161), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.96% 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 Water Oasis Group (HKSE:01161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Water Oasis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.32 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.99.
GuruFocus considers Water Oasis Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01161:
Pretax Margin %: 17.96% (43% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: HK$0.99 vs. price of HK$1.32 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 221.3% above the Personal Services median (#19 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Water Oasis Group Ltd provides beauty and related wellness services. It provides general, specialist, and medical beauty services to high-end, mid-range, and mass-market consumer sectors for men and women. The firm operates through two business segments. The Product segment is mainly engaged in the retailing of skincare products under the brand names of H2O, Erno Laszlo, and Glycel. The Services segment is engaged in the provision of services in beauty centers, spas, and medical beauty centers mainly under the brand names of Oasis Spa, Oasis Beauty, and Oasis Homme. It generates a majority of its revenue from the service segment. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and Macau.
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