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Key Ware Electronics CoROCO:5498 -9.17%43 Pretax Margin % is 7.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5498 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks worse than 72.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Key Ware Electronics Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5498'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 5.1 Max: 13.91
Current: 0.64
ROCO:5498's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.9% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.815
vs ROCO:5498: 0.64
Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) 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.
Key Ware Electronics Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Key Ware Electronics 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:5498 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Key Ware Electronics 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.
Key Ware Electronics Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Key Ware Electronics Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Ware Electronics 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.
Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.99% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Key Ware Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 5.10. Over the past decade, Key Ware Electronics Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 13.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2209 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Key Ware Electronics Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Key Ware Electronics Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.99% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 5.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 13.91. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Key Ware Electronics Co's value of 7.99% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2209 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Key Ware Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Ware Electronics Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2209 out of 3030 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Key Ware Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Key Ware Electronics Co's value of 7.99% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Key Ware Electronics Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 13.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Key Ware Electronics 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,030 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. Key Ware Electronics Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.99% is 37.4% 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 Key Ware Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Ware Electronics Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.99%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Ware Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.57, compared to a current price of NT$49.05 — trading 236.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.99%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 37.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Key Ware Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.99% 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 Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Ware Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.05 is trading 236.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.57.
GuruFocus considers Key Ware Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5498:
Pretax Margin %: 7.99% (57% above median its 10-year median of 5.10)
GF Value™: NT$14.57 vs. price of NT$49.05 (236.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2209 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Ware Electronics Co Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and processing of printed circuit board materials such as electroplating solutions, dry films, drill bits, and copper foil substrates. Its include drills, milling cutters, special tools, tungsten steel, and related consumables sales.
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