GlobalWafers CoLUX:GLOBW 66 Pretax Margin % is 20.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 27.76. GuruFocus rates LUX:GLOBW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.40. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, GlobalWafers Co ranks better than 74.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalWafers Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:GLOBW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.3 Med: 27.76 Max: 37.5
Current: 15.7
LUX:GLOBW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.49% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs LUX:GLOBW: 15.70
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) 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.
GlobalWafers Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GlobalWafers Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co'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.
LUX:GLOBW vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.05% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 27.76. Over the past decade, GlobalWafers Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 37.50. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #261 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is GlobalWafers Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.05% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 27.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.30 to a high of 37.50. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. GlobalWafers Co's value of 20.05% is 295.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #261 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #261 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts GlobalWafers Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. GlobalWafers Co's value of 20.05% is 295.5% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalWafers Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 37.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.76 vs. the industry median of 5.07, GlobalWafers Co 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,023 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. GlobalWafers Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.05% is 295.5% 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 GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalWafers Co's current Pretax Margin % is 20.05%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 27.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a current Pretax Margin % of 20.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.40, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 144.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.05%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 27.76 and 295.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.05% 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 144.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.40.
Key valuation signals for LUX:GLOBW:
Pretax Margin %: 20.05% (28% below median its 10-year median of 27.76)
GF Value™: $7.40 vs. price of $18.10 (144.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 295.5% above the Semiconductors median (#261 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:GLOBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
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