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The historical rank and industry rank for Synertone Communication's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01613'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -442.35 Med: -75.61 Max: -20.16
Current: -125.43
HKSE:01613's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 95.56% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.585
vs HKSE:01613: -125.43
Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) 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.
Synertone Communication Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Synertone Communication 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:01613 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Synertone Communication'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.
Synertone Communication Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Synertone Communication's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synertone Communication'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.
Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) has a Pretax Margin % of -161.15% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Synertone Communication and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2366 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Synertone Communication's Pretax Margin % too high?
Synertone Communication's current Pretax Margin % is -161.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2366 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synertone Communication has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synertone Communication's Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #2366 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Synertone Communication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. 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 2,476 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. 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 Synertone Communication 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. Synertone Communication's current Pretax Margin % is -161.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synertone Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 308.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -161.15%. Synertone Communication's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613), the current Pretax Margin % is -161.15% as of Sep. 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 308.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers Synertone Communication to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01613:
Pretax Margin %: -161.15%
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.49 (308.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synertone Communication Corp is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Building intelligence, Control system, and Data Centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Building intelligence segment which includes the provision of video intercom systems and security alarm solutions for residential complexes; and smart home automation systems for new and existing households. Its Control System segment includes the provision of automation hardware and software products, information systems platforms, as well as the industrial and monitoring and scheduling management system solutions for the municipal utility industry. The Data Centre segment includes rental and maintenance services of computer equipment and machines and other related services.
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