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Plover Bay TechnologiesHKSE:01523 -0.87%92 Pretax Margin % is 41.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 30.45. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01523 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Plover Bay Technologies ranks better than 98.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plover Bay Technologies's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01523'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.54 Med: 30.45 Max: 41.76
Current: 41.76
HKSE:01523's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.1% of 2475
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs HKSE:01523: 41.76
Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) 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.
Plover Bay Technologies Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Plover Bay Technologies Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:01523 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plover Bay Technologies's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) has a Pretax Margin % of 41.31% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 30.45. Over the past decade, Plover Bay Technologies' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.54 to 41.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #47 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Plover Bay Technologies' Pretax Margin % too high?
Plover Bay Technologies' current Pretax Margin % of 41.31% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 30.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.54 to a high of 41.76. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 41.31% is 1050.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #47 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plover Bay Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plover Bay Technologies' Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #47 out of 2475 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Plover Bay Technologies in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 41.31% is 1050.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Plover Bay Technologies' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 23.54 to 41.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.45 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Plover Bay Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,475 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current Pretax Margin % of 41.31% is 1050.7% 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 Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plover Bay Technologies's current Pretax Margin % is 41.31%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 30.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plover Bay Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.53, compared to a current price of HK$8.00 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 41.31%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 30.45 and 1050.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Plover Bay Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523), the current Pretax Margin % is 41.31% 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 Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$8.00 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.53.
GuruFocus considers Plover Bay Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01523:
Pretax Margin %: 41.31% (36% above median its 10-year median of 30.45)
GF Value™: HK$5.53 vs. price of HK$8.00 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1050.7% above the Hardware median (#47 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plover Bay Technologies Ltd is an investment holding company. It is a vendor of connectivity hardware, software, and services. The company's products include wired SD-WAN routers, wireless SD-WAN routers, and networking peripherals that support customer's networks. It also engages in the sales of software licences and the provision of warranty and support services. Companies' segments consist mainly of the following categories: SD-WAN routers; Mobile First Connectivity, which denotes products connected through mobile networks; warranty and support services; and software licences. The Mobile First Connectivity has the highest revenue. Geographical regions: North America, EMEA, Asia, and other regions.
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