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Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sam Woo Construction Group 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:03822 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sam Woo Construction 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sam Woo Construction Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sam Woo Construction 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.
Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #711 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sam Woo Construction Group's current Pretax Margin % is 0.27%. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 0.27% is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #711 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sam Woo Construction Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Woo Construction Group's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #711 out of 1769 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sam Woo Construction Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 0.27% is 94.9% below this benchmark. 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 5.30, 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. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Pretax Margin % of 0.27% is 94.9% below 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 Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Pretax Margin % is 0.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$1.08 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.27% and 94.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.30. Sam Woo Construction Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.27% 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.08 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28.
GuruFocus considers Sam Woo Construction Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03822:
Pretax Margin %: 0.27%
GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$1.08 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% below the Construction median (#711 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sam Woo Construction Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the provision of foundation works and ancillary services, which include the construction of bored piles, rock socketed H-piles excavation and lateral support works, and site investigation and removal of installed piles. The company operates its business through one segment, Foundation and ancillary services, generating revenue from these operations. Geographically, it operates and generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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