HKT Trust and HKTHKTTY 73 Pretax Margin % is 20.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 17.12. GuruFocus rates HKTTY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, HKT Trust and HKT ranks better than 76.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HKT Trust and HKT's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKTTY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.04 Med: 17.12 Max: 19.06
Current: 18.2
HKTTY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.23% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs HKTTY: 18.20
HKT Trust and HKT (OTCPK:HKTTY) 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.
HKT Trust and HKT Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HKT Trust and HKT Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HKT Trust and HKT'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, HKT Trust and HKT's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.50% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 17.12. Over the past decade, HKT Trust and HKT's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 19.06. According to the industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #87 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is HKT Trust and HKT's Pretax Margin % too high?
HKT Trust and HKT's current Pretax Margin % of 20.50% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 17.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.04 to a high of 19.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 20.50% is 169.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #87 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HKT Trust and HKT has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKT Trust and HKT's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #87 out of 366 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HKT Trust and HKT in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 20.50% is 169.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HKT Trust and HKT's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 19.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.12 vs. the industry median of 7.60, HKT Trust and HKT 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.60, based on 366 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. HKT Trust and HKT's current Pretax Margin % of 20.50% is 169.7% 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKT Trust and HKT's current Pretax Margin % is 20.50%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 17.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKT Trust and HKT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.44, compared to a current price of $15.27 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.50%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 17.12 and 169.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.60. HKT Trust and HKT's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.50% 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.27 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.44.
GuruFocus considers HKT Trust and HKT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKTTY:
Pretax Margin %: 20.50% (20% above median its 10-year median of 17.12)
GF Value™: $13.44 vs. price of $15.27 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#87 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKTTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications provider that operates through three segments, telecommunications services, mobile, and Other businesses. Telecommunication services are the larger business segment and generates revenue by providing technology and telecommunications and related services including enterprise solutions, total home solutions, healthtech services, and media entertainment. The Mobile segment represents mobile telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, and the other segment comprises other new businesses such as The Club's loyalty platform and HKT Financial Services, and corporate support functions. The company's key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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