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Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)HKSE:01690 48 Pretax Margin % is 11.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 268% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01690 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,769 Construction companies, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks better than 53.59% on this metric.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) 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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Pretax Margin % Chart
HKSE:01690 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'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.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.46% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. This is 268% above median its historical median of 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #821 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current Pretax Margin % of 11.46% is 268% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.46. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s value of 11.46% is 109.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #821 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) ranks #821 out of 1769 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.46. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s value of 11.46% is 109.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.46, based on 1,769 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. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current Pretax Margin % of 11.46% is 109.9% 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s current Pretax Margin % is 11.46%, which is 268% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 158% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.46%, which is 268% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 109.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.46. Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.46% 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 Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) (HKSE:01690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 158% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01690:
Pretax Margin %: 11.46% (268% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.13 (158% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.9% above the Construction median (#821 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lap Kei Engineering (Holdings) Ltd provides engineering services for building services systems. The company is organized into the principal operating divisions of the building services engineering work division and maintenance, repair; and maintenance, repair, and other services division. The building services engineering work division, which is the key revenue-generating segment, comprises the provision of building services engineering work, including mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems, electrical systems, plumbing and drainage systems, fire systems, and other related works. Maintenance, repair, & other services involve the provision of maintenance and repair services for building services systems and the replacement of parts. It derives its prime revenue from Hong Kong.
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