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Neutech GroupHKSE:09616 +0.23%84 Pretax Margin % is 26.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 27.04. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09616 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, Neutech Group ranks better than 82.42% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Neutech Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$330 Mil. Neutech Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,231 Mil. Therefore, Neutech Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Neutech Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:09616'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.45 Med: 27.04 Max: 33.42
Current: 27.04
HKSE:09616's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.42% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.245
vs HKSE:09616: 27.04
Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) 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.
Neutech Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Neutech Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Neutech 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:09616 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Neutech 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.
Neutech Group Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Neutech Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Neutech 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.
Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.82% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Neutech Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.04. Over the past decade, Neutech Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 33.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #45 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Neutech Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Neutech Group's current Pretax Margin % of 26.82% is near median its 10-year median of 27.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.45 to a high of 33.42. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Neutech Group's value of 26.82% is 225.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #45 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Neutech Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neutech Group's Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Neutech Group ranks #45 out of 256 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Neutech Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Neutech Group's value of 26.82% is 225.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Neutech Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 33.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.04 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Neutech Group 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 Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 256 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. Neutech Group's current Pretax Margin % of 26.82% is 225.3% 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 Neutech Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neutech Group's current Pretax Margin % is 26.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neutech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.46, compared to a current price of HK$2.14 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.04 and 225.3% above the Education industry median of 8.25. Neutech Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.82% 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 Neutech Group (HKSE:09616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neutech Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.14 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.46.
GuruFocus considers Neutech Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09616:
Pretax Margin %: 26.82% (near median its 10-year median of 27.04)
GF Value™: HK$3.46 vs. price of HK$2.14 (38.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 225.3% above the Education median (#45 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Neutech Group Ltd is a China-based investment holding company principally engaged in providing full-time formal higher education services, continuing education services, as well as education resources and apprenticeship programmes. Its full-time formal higher education services and continuing education services are operated by three universities and eight training schools. Its education resources and apprenticeship programme are offered by few of its subsidiaries. Its operating segments are as follows: education services; medical services; industry management and services; and elderly care technology and services. It generates maximum revenue from Education services segment. The Group operated within one geographical location and all of its revenue is also generated from Chinese mainland.
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