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WS-SK Target Group (HKSE:08427) 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.
WS-SK Target Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
WS-SK Target Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WS-SK Target 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:08427 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, WS-SK Target 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.
WS-SK Target Group Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, WS-SK Target Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WS-SK Target 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.
WS-SK Target Group (HKSE:08427) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.44% as of Nov. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on WS-SK Target Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WS-SK Target Group ranks #220 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is WS-SK Target Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
WS-SK Target Group's current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.88. WS-SK Target Group's value of 7.44% is 26.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WS-SK Target Group ranks #220 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WS-SK Target Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WS-SK Target Group's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, WS-SK Target Group ranks #220 out of 406 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places WS-SK Target Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.88. WS-SK Target Group's value of 7.44% is 26.5% above 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.88, based on 406 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. WS-SK Target Group's current Pretax Margin % of 7.44% is 26.5% 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 WS-SK Target Group and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WS-SK Target Group's current Pretax Margin % is 7.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WS-SK Target Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WS-SK Target Group (HKSE:08427) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.39, compared to a current price of HK$4.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.44% and 26.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.88. WS-SK Target Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 WS-SK Target Group (HKSE:08427), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.44% as of Nov. 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 WS-SK Target Group (HKSE:08427) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WS-SK Target Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.39.
GuruFocus considers WS-SK Target Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08427:
Pretax Margin %: 7.44%
GF Value™: HK$3.39 vs. price of HK$4.00 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% above the Building Materials median (#220 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08427 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WS-SK Target Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of precast concrete junction boxes. The company has three segments: Manufacturing and trading, which involves manufacturing and trading of precast concrete junction boxes; Other building materials and services, which involves trading of accessories and pipes and provision of mobile crane rental and ancillary services; and E-Commerce platform, which involves sourcing and sales of products online. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia.
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