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DL Holdings GroupHKSE:01709 +0.49%52 Pretax Margin % is 81.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 26.90. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01709 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 105 Diversified Financial Services companies, DL Holdings Group ranks better than 96.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DL Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01709'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.91 Med: 26.9 Max: 114.89
Current: 114.89
HKSE:01709's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.19% of 105
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 11.11
vs HKSE:01709: 114.89
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) 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.
DL Holdings Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DL Holdings Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DL Holdings 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:01709 vs FRHC, VOYA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, DL Holdings 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.
DL Holdings Group Pretax Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, DL Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DL Holdings 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.
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) has a Pretax Margin % of 81.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DL Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 26.90. According to the industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #4 out of 105 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is DL Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
DL Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % of 81.60% is 203% above median its 10-year median of 26.90. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.11. DL Holdings Group's value of 81.60% is 634.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #4 out of 105 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DL Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #4 out of 105 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DL Holdings Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.11. DL Holdings Group's value of 81.60% is 634.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.90 vs. the industry median of 11.11, DL Holdings 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 11.11, based on 105 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. DL Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % of 81.60% is 634.5% 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 DL Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DL Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % is 81.60%, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 26.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.39, compared to a current price of HK$1.04 — trading 80.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 81.60%, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 26.90 and 634.5% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 11.11. DL Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709), the current Pretax Margin % is 81.60% 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.04 is trading 80.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.39.
GuruFocus considers DL Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01709:
Pretax Margin %: 81.60% (203% above median its 10-year median of 26.90)
GF Value™: HK$5.39 vs. price of HK$1.04 (80.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 634.5% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#4 of 105)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DL Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in given segments that include Sales of apparel products, Financial services of the licensed business, Family office services business, Money lending services and Enterprise solutions services, Sales of apparel products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Financial services which include the provision of financial advisory services; securities research services; securities trading and brokerage services; margin financing services; referral services; and investment management and advisory services to the customers.
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