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The historical rank and industry rank for Solomon Data International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5432'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.05 Med: 13.88 Max: 105.17
Current: 23.91
ROCO:5432's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.94% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs ROCO:5432: 23.91
Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) 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.
Solomon Data International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Solomon Data International 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solomon Data International'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.
Solomon Data International Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solomon Data International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solomon Data International'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.
Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) has a Pretax Margin % of 44.27% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Solomon Data International and its competitors. This is 219% above median its historical median of 13.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #150 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Solomon Data International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Solomon Data International's current Pretax Margin % of 44.27% is 219% above median its 10-year median of 13.88. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Solomon Data International's value of 44.27% is 1136.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #150 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solomon Data International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solomon Data International's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solomon Data International ranks #150 out of 2477 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Solomon Data International in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Solomon Data International's value of 44.27% is 1136.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.88 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Solomon Data International 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,477 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. Solomon Data International's current Pretax Margin % of 44.27% is 1136.6% 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 Solomon Data International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solomon Data International's current Pretax Margin % is 44.27%, which is 219% above median its own 10-year median of 13.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solomon Data International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$132.59, compared to a current price of NT$123.00 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 44.27%, which is 219% above median its 10-year median of 13.88 and 1136.6% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Solomon Data International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432), the current Pretax Margin % is 44.27% 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 Solomon Data International (ROCO:5432) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solomon Data International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$123.00 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$132.59.
GuruFocus considers Solomon Data International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5432:
Pretax Margin %: 44.27% (219% above median its 10-year median of 13.88)
GF Value™: NT$132.59 vs. price of NT$123.00 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1136.6% above the Hardware median (#150 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solomon Data International Corp is a manufacturer of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) modules in Taiwan. It offers a range of LCD modules, including mono LCM, Intelligent, and Integrated LCM and TFT. Its products are categorized into Display, Closed-Circuit Television, OEM and ODM product.
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