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ETS GroupHKSE:08031 46 Pretax Margin % is -27.16% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08031 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, ETS Group ranks worse than 86.49% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ETS Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-9.57 Mil. ETS Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$35.23 Mil. Therefore, ETS Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -27.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ETS Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08031'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.97 Med: 1.51 Max: 11.48
Current: -11.04
HKSE:08031's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.49% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.31
vs HKSE:08031: -11.04
ETS Group (HKSE:08031) 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.
ETS Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ETS Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ETS 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:08031 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, ETS 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.
ETS Group Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ETS Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ETS 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.
ETS Group (HKSE:08031) has a Pretax Margin % of -27.16% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ETS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #928 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is ETS Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
ETS Group's current Pretax Margin % is -27.16%. Based on the distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #928 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ETS Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group's Pretax Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #928 out of 1073 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ETS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.31. 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.31, based on 1,073 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. 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 ETS Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group's current Pretax Margin % is -27.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group (HKSE:08031) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 127.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -27.16%. ETS Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031), the current Pretax Margin % is -27.16% 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 127.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18.
GuruFocus considers ETS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08031:
Pretax Margin %: -27.16%
GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.41 (127.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ETS Group Ltd is engaged in providing comprehensive multi-media contact services, contact centre system and staff insourcing in Hong Kong. It has its services in six operating segments: Outsourcing inbound contact service, Outsourcing outbound contact service, Staff insourcing service, Contact service centre & service centre facilities management service, and The System and software business. Key revenue is earned from Staff insourcing services.
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