Lee & Man Paper ManufacturingLMPMY -6.09%69 Pretax Margin % is 9.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 13.24. GuruFocus rates LMPMY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks better than 82.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LMPMY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 13.24 Max: 24.47
Current: 8.48
LMPMY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.33% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs LMPMY: 8.48
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (OTCPK:LMPMY) 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Pretax Margin % Chart
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.03% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 13.24. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.00 to 24.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #50 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Pretax Margin % of 9.03% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 24.47. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 9.03% is 410.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #50 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #50 out of 283 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 9.03% is 410.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.00 to 24.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.24 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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 Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.77, based on 283 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. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Pretax Margin % of 9.03% is 410.2% 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Pretax Margin % is 9.03%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 13.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.03%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.24 and 410.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.77. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.03% 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LMPMY:
Pretax Margin %: 9.03% (32% below median its 10-year median of 13.24)
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $3.70 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 410.2% above the Forest Products median (#50 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LMPMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
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