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Yem Chio Distribution CoROCO:3171 +1.26%64 Pretax Margin % is 8.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 80.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yem Chio Distribution Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3171'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 8.5 Max: 11.51
Current: 9.8
ROCO:3171's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.2% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs ROCO:3171: 9.80
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Yem Chio Distribution Co 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.
ROCO:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.65% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.50. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 11.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #78 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.65% is near median its 10-year median of 8.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 11.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 8.65% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #78 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #78 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Yem Chio Distribution Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 8.65% is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 11.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Yem Chio Distribution 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.65% is 74.9% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.22, compared to a current price of NT$64.40 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 74.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.65% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$64.40 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.22.
GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:
Pretax Margin %: 8.65% (near median its 10-year median of 8.50)
GF Value™: NT$62.22 vs. price of NT$64.40 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#78 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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