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Gala Technology HoldingHKSE:02458 +0.30%91 Pretax Margin % is 9.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02458 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$6.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Interactive Media companies, Gala Technology Holding ranks better than 67.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gala Technology Holding's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02458'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 11.02 Max: 13.35
Current: 10.88
HKSE:02458's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.27% of 550
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.95
vs HKSE:02458: 10.88
Gala Technology Holding (HKSE:02458) 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.
Gala Technology Holding Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Gala Technology Holding 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:02458 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Gala Technology Holding'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.
Gala Technology Holding Pretax Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Gala Technology Holding's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gala Technology Holding'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.
Gala Technology Holding (HKSE:02458) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.30% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Gala Technology Holding and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 11.02. Over the past decade, Gala Technology Holding's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Gala Technology Holding ranks #180 out of 550 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Gala Technology Holding's Pretax Margin % too high?
Gala Technology Holding's current Pretax Margin % of 9.30% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 11.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 13.35. The Interactive Media industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.95. Gala Technology Holding's value of 9.30% is 376.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gala Technology Holding ranks #180 out of 550 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gala Technology Holding has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gala Technology Holding's Pretax Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Gala Technology Holding ranks #180 out of 550 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Gala Technology Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.95. Gala Technology Holding's value of 9.30% is 376.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gala Technology Holding's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Gala Technology Holding 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 1.95, based on 550 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. Gala Technology Holding's current Pretax Margin % of 9.30% is 376.9% 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 Gala Technology Holding and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gala Technology Holding's current Pretax Margin % is 9.30%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gala Technology Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gala Technology Holding (HKSE:02458) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.68, compared to a current price of HK$6.66 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.30%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 376.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.95. Gala Technology Holding's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gala Technology Holding (HKSE:02458), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.30% 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 Gala Technology Holding (HKSE:02458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gala Technology Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.66 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.68.
GuruFocus considers Gala Technology Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02458:
Pretax Margin %: 9.30% (16% below median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: HK$6.68 vs. price of HK$6.66 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 376.9% above the Interactive Media median (#180 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gala Technology Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the mobile sports game development, publishing, and operation in the People's Republic of China. Its portfolio of games mainly covers mainstream sports categories, namely football, basketball, and baseball, including Football Master, NBA Basketball Master, Total Football, Football Champion, Clutch Hit Baseball, and NBA Rivals. These sports games rely on licensing resources from international sports leagues and clubs. The Group derives revenue from self-development games through various arrangements, including games published through its platforms or third-party distribution channels, and games published by other third-party game publishers under game distribution arrangements.
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