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Kato (Hong Kong) HoldingsHKSE:02189 61 Pretax Margin % is 7.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 27.73. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02189 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks better than 77.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02189'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.08 Med: 27.73 Max: 37.59
Current: 13.1
HKSE:02189's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.71% of 664
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.255
vs HKSE:02189: 13.10
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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
HKSE:02189 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 27.73. Over the past decade, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.08 to 37.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 27.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.08 to a high of 37.59. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.26. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 7.71% is 81.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 664 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #148 out of 664 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.26. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 7.71% is 81.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.08 to 37.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.73 vs. the industry median of 4.26, Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.26, based on 664 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 7.71% is 81.2% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 27.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.71%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 27.73 and 81.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.26. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.71% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02189:
Pretax Margin %: 7.71% (72% below median its 10-year median of 27.73)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.49 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#148 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is an established operator of residential care homes and daycare services for the elderly in Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of residential care services for the elderly including; the provision of accommodation, professional nursing and care-taking services, nutritional management, medical services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, individual care plans and recreational services, and the sale of healthcare and medical goods and the provision of additional healthcare services to residents.
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